Software Engineering Manager

The Boeing Company; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 160,650 - 217,350; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Saint Charles, Missouri seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Support Equipment team. This onsite role focuses on directing software engineering across multiple integrated product teams to enable loading, testing, measurement, control, automation, and inspection of complex avionics and armament systems.

You will partner with customers, system engineers and suppliers to ensure delivery excellence, foster talent growth, and advance software engineering practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required and U.S. Citizenship for clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, configuration management and agile practices.
• At least one year in a leadership role or equivalent Boeing leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees performing software engineering and technical activities across the program lifecycle.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, policies, and operational goals.
• Acquires resources, manages suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, stakeholders and teams.
• Oversees technical approaches, products and processes for delivery.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

Skills

Leadership experience

Software development lifecycle

Agile practices

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Embedded software

Automated test equipment software

Defense program experience

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 looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join the Support Equipment team located in Saint Charles, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Global Services Software Engineering organization.

This leadership role is critical in driving the success of advanced Support Equipment software development, which underpins mission‑critical aerospace and defense operations.

The Software Engineer Manager will lead a diverse and skilled engineering team working across multiple Integrated Product Teams to deliver innovative software solutions that enable the loading, testing, measurement, control, automation, and inspection of complex avionics and armament systems. These systems are vital in both production environments and in-field customer support, directly impacting operational effectiveness and safety.

Operating within a collaborative and dynamic program environment, this role reports to senior engineering leadership and requires a strategic approach to managing software engineering efforts throughout the entire program lifecycle. The work environment fosters agility and continuous improvement, encouraging close partnerships with customers, system engineers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure delivery excellence.

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to an organization renowned for its aerospace innovation and commitment to quality. The role not only focuses on technical leadership but also emphasizes the growth and development of engineering talent, process optimization, and the advancement of software engineering best practices in support of Boeing’s global customer base.

This position presents an exciting opportunity to lead impactful software engineering programs that support critical defense and aerospace missions, while cultivating a high‑performing team within a world‑class engineering organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages employees performing software engineering and technical activities related to supporting program lifecycle software design, development, integration, maintenance, and delivery
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Manages, develops and motivates employees

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Boeing First‑Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 5+ years of experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and best agile software engineering practices
• 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."

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
• Production line testing of hardware
• Experience with embedded and/or product based software
• Automated test equipment software or support equipment software
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Lab instrumentation and software control of instrumentation
• Department of Defense (DoD) contracted programs

Conflict of Interest

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

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

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 Manager: $160,650 - $217,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 22, 2026

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.