Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

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

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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)

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