Software Engineering Manager - Space Mission Systems

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, on the ESS/Evolved Strategic SATCOM program, in El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA. This Software Engineering manager will help lead end-to-end software development, including software architecture, design, development, and testing to meet the program software development schedule and milestones.

Be a leader in an exciting program!

These teams build the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. Working with government customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space and ground. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

Join Us. Build the Future.

This position sits in Southern California’s aerospace heartbeat, with Boeing operations in the South Bay. Living near El Segundo and Seal Beach means quick access to the coast, great outdoor trails, and a laid-back, beachside vibe alongside a thriving engineering culture. You’ll be a short drive from Los Angeles and Orange County, with plenty of weekend adventures just a drive away.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing needs and grow the skills/capabilities of the organization. Set goals, develop employees, and perform annual performance reviews.
• Perform Cost Account Management (CAM) assist duties providing, status, variances analysis, risk identifications, and recovery plan when needed.
• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in Software Engineering.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners, provide oversight of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Solve complex problems and work multiple tasks simultaneously and must be familiar with managing development projects with industry equivalent practices.
• Support New Business activities and having the technical ability to work with the engineering community.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Active US Top Secret clearance
  • 3+ years of experience with Software Development projects
  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
  • Experience with Software Engineering principles including, but not limited to, Software Configuration Management, Software Architecture and Design, and Software Life Cycle Management

• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • 3+ years of experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members
  • 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
  • Experience at successfully managing and being part of a complex IPT to produce results within budget, on schedule, and to performance requirements
  • Solid understanding of Java, C++, and/or Python full stack development and object-oriented programming skills
  • Experience with DevSecOps / Continuous Integration (CI) process and tooling (GitLab)
  • Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and CI/CD management

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $171,700 - $232,300
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and more
• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

About the Company

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Apply Now and join our team of innovators and dreamers, engineers and designers, cybersecurity experts and technologists. This is where you'll help build tomorrow today.