Software Engineering Manager, Vertical Lift

Boeing; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 172,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for its Vertical Lift software team in Ridley Park, PA. You will lead a diverse group to deliver mission and flight control software across programs like the V-22 and H-47 Chinook, guiding development from modeling to testing.

You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee project execution, and ensure timely delivery while fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and technical excellence within a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software teams and projects across full lifecycle.
• Familiarity with estimating, schedules, and budgets for complex projects.
• Ability to coordinate across IPTs and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-program environments.
• Knowledge of defense/software certification processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineers through full lifecycle of development from modeling to testing.
• Recruit, hire and mentor teams; foster an inclusive, innovative culture.
• Manage project plans, schedules, and budgets with clear accountability.
• Coordinate with customers and leaders to set expectations and deliver solutions.
• Drive process improvements and resource planning across multiple programs.
• Provide technical oversight and interface with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Software development lifecycle

Project planning

Budgeting

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Software Engineering Manager, Vertical Lift Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Vertical Lift software team located in Ridley Park, PA. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to creatively solve complex technical problems on multiple Boeing programs, including the V-22 Osprey, the H-47 Chinook, and other Vertical Lift and aerospace platforms. As a Software Engineering Manager at Boeing, you will lead and support a diverse team of software development engineers. This is a unique opportunity to manage full lifecycle software development for the most sophisticated military and commercial platforms in the world. The successful candidate will lead a software engineering team responsible for software and test development for a Vertical Lift platform. Our teams develop mission, vehicle, and flight control software, as well as modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis, for the V-22 Osprey and H-47 Chinook aircraft. We also support software projects throughout The Boeing Company.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include integrating team activities with the other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and across numerous programs; managing successful projects, day-to-day work assignments, staffing, personnel development, skills management, and team training. The lifecycle of the team’s products spans all activities from proposal development through aircraft fielding and resolution of field issues. Additional responsibilities include maintaining overall tools and processes, supporting ongoing process improvements, and coordinating software customer interface. The manager also provides oversight of technical issues/solutions, build plans, creates project status briefings, proposal inputs, and administration issues. This position requires project, people, and technical leadership; customer engagement; participation in design reviews; conducting employee development and employee reviews; as well as cost account management of team budgets and schedules. The position will require management of resources and priorities across multiple software development and IR&D projects.

• Lead software engineers through the full lifecycle of software development, from modeling and simulation to testing and analysis
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and manage teams of software developers, fostering their career growth and building a strong team culture based on inclusion, innovation, and respect
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivate the team to achieve common objectives through effective teamwork
• Collaborate with customers and other leaders to clearly define expectations and deliver exceptional solutions
• Drive innovation by looking beyond current practices and utilizing creative thinking to discover new opportunities and solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform and implement the company's technology strategy, with a special focus on execution and timely delivery
• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Software Engineering
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Lead and support Proposals, Requests for Information/Proposal, including both Technical and Non-Technical writing and estimating
• Manage projects including baselining, execution and control account management

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• 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.”
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
• 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle
• 3+ years of experience facilitating/leading and executing project plans
• 3+ years of experience developing project execution plans, schedules and budgets

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 U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
• Experience attracting, developing, and challenging world class developers with a passion to drive excellence in software development
• Broad technical experience in programming languages, development environments, operating systems, validation, and verification, and in emerging technology and engineering standards
• Experience using automation techniques to increase the pace and flexibility to the enterprise
• Experience in informing and implementing a company's technology strategy, with special focus on execution and ensuring timely delivery
• Familiarity with DO-178 software certification methodology
• Previous experience with US DOD software development is a plus
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary engineering organization working with cross functional teams
• Experience in software product development. Understanding how to create software products in a platform ecosystem is ideal
• Experience in project execution and earned value management techniques

Travel

Up to 10%

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.

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.

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: $171,700 - $232,300

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity

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. EEO is the law.Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.