Chief Software Engineer

Tapestry Solutions, a Boeing Company subsidiary with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a Chief Software Engineer to lead development of Mission Planning Systems for the US Air Force. This role combines the resources of Boeing with a small business culture, supporting critical military software development.

The position involves leading a 25-person engineering team developing mission planning software for various aircraft platforms including KC-135, HC-130J, C-17, and C-130H. The work focuses on transitioning software solutions to an Open Mission System Architecture using Kubernetes/containerization, supporting pre-mission, in-flight, and post-flight planning across multiple DoD platforms.

As Chief Software Engineer, you'll be the technical face of the company, engaging with government and industry partners while providing architectural guidance on modern practices like microservices, containerization, and cloud deployments. The role requires extensive experience in software development, particularly with C#/.NET, and leadership in Agile environments.

The position offers competitive compensation ($165,000-$184,000) and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Located in Maryland Heights, MO or Swansea, IL, this hybrid role requires US person status and ability to obtain security clearance, reflecting its importance in supporting US military and Foreign Military Sales customers.

This opportunity shapes the future of DoD mission planning for the next 30 years, combining technical leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on development in a role critical to national defense capabilities.