Software Engineering Manager

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Missouri seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Flight Simulation | Labs team, guiding modeling and simulation efforts for FDS programs. You will shape software strategy for F/A-18 models and manage engineers in an agile IPT, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust frameworks.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience, a strong software background, and familiarity with agile practices and mission systems. Travel about 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; US citizenship for access to clearance.
• Leadership experience in a software or cross‑functional team.
• 3+ years as a Software Engineer with delivery leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Software Engineering.
• Develop and execute integrated departmental plans and strategies.
• Acquire resources and lead supplier management and process improvements.
• Build relationships with customers, stakeholders and team members.
• Provide guidance and approval of technical approaches and processes.
• Mentor, develop, and motivate engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Software engineering

Team management

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BS in engineering or CS

Tools

SAFe

Job description

Job Description

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 currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager to support our Flight Simulation | Labs Software team located in Berkeley, Missouri. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic and cohesive management team in a large, cross-functional integrated product team (IPT) developing the modeling and simulation capabilities that enable the cutting-edge capabilities going on today and tomorrow’s combat aircraft developed by the Air Dominance Division of the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The ideal candidate will lead the Flight Simulation | Labs (FSL) F/A-18 Models software strategy and team of engineers developing frameworks and tools to support the larger FSL F/A-18 team, in an agile, collaborative environment. This team is responsible for creating and supporting the various subsystem models used by other FSL F/A-18 teams and F/A-18 Mission Systems teams. Additionally, you will serve as a business owner on the Flight Simulation | Labs F/A-18 Agile Release Train (ART).

The successful candidate will need to work as part of a cohesive leadership team. Adaptability, the ability to work closely with others, and an open mind are essential attributes of the management team members. Experience in leading teams is required, agile development experience and modeling and simulation or mission systems experience is preferred and highly beneficial.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Software Engineering
• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures, and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives
• Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and team members
• Provides guidance, oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Manages, develops and motivates employees

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position you willbe requiredto complete an assessment as part of the selection process.Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Bachelors Degree
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship

• 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.”

• 3+ years' proven experience as a Software Engineer

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Active security clearance
• 1+ years’ experience working on real time Modeling and Simulation and/or Mission Systems products
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Working knowledge of the Scale Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Experience leading teams, ideally software teams

Travel

15%

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Manager level (Level K): $160,650 – $217,350

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is 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.