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Senior Satellite Space Software Products Engineering Manager

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California Job ID JR2026494765 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 24, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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 seeking a Senior Satellite Space Software Products Engineering Manager to join our team in ElSegundo, CA within the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) organization’s Satellite Space Software Products group. 

The successful candidate will lead & develop a world-class Software Engineering team responsible for the implementation of state-of-the-art software for a growing portfolio of Commercial and Government satellite software products. The candidate will work with program leaders and managers in the development and efficient execution of integrated software plans, operational software, software design artifacts, and the necessary simulators to verify and validate satellite flight software prior to operational use. 

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and problem solvers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead all Software Engineering teams and mid-level managers within SMS Satellite Systems Space Software Products organization:

    • Develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for satellite software systems

    • Implement satellite software product design & code

    • Execute software integration and test

    • Facilitate software verification, including Formal Qualification Test

    • Implement simulator design and implementation necessary to accomplish the above activities

  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, & processes

  • Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, policies, & procedures, and guide the development of business and technical strategies, goals, & objectives

  • Inspire change, efficiency, risk management, innovative process improvement, and exploration of new technologies

  • Support new business development activities including proposals, cost and schedule estimation

  • Acquire resources for organizational activities, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements

  • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, & direct reports to accomplish organizational goals, and provide technical recommendations to the engineering community

  • Solve complex problems and work multiple tasks simultaneously; must be familiar with managing development projects and industry equivalent practices

  • Acquire, deploy, and schedule personnel to meet organizational objectives

  • Manage, develop, and motivate employees and mid-level managers; Coach, counsel, mentor and provide developmental opportunities for employees

  • Perform employee performance management, hiring, retention, awards/recognition, and goal setting

  • Contribute to the development and vision of the Space Mission Systems Software Capability 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience leading or managing a software engineering organization and software activities

  • This position requires an active Secret Clearance

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 TS/SCI

  • Experience in the satellite software domain

  • Experience at successfully managing within a complex IPT to produce results within budget, on schedule, and to performance requirements

  • Experience at successfully working with a community of program leaders, software product owners, & systems engineering to integrate software into complex systems

  • Experience with EVMS within an Agile construct

Travel: less than 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.

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: $249,900 - $338,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 07, 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.

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