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Software Engineering Manager, Signals Intelligence

Fairfax, Virginia Job ID JR2026497394 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 27, 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 Defense & Space, (BDS) Software Engineering organization is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the LightHouse Software Intelligence Systems team in Fairfax, Virginia. The software team manages our efforts for the software development of our Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) System product line, LightHouse. Our LightHouse systems play a pivotal role in gathering and analyzing crucial Radio Frequency (RF) information which is necessary to provide actionable insights for situational awareness.

The selected manager will oversee a team of software engineers/developers working closely with our Department of Defense (DoD) Program Managers, System Engineers, Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Integration & Test group to develop and deploy software for our current product line and our next generation product.  Our next generation product is slated to enter field trials in 2026.

Ideally, the Software Engineering Manager will have experience with classified intelligence systems, software continuous integration (CI) development (Atlassian or GitLab), user experience (UX) design, test automation, containers and system automation.

As a member of the Software Intelligence team, you will be involved in the entire software development life cycle, from idea creation and development, all the way through customer delivery. This position will place you in roles where you will have the opportunity to impact on our results and the technical direction of our software product capabilities. The team fosters a collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your career and the career of others on your team.

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, very generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.  For more information, click here.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, strategic initiatives, products, add-ons, and processes (workflow)

  • Collaborating closely with our IT and cybersecurity colleagues to ensure cost-effective, timely, and secure deployment of our engineering development environment, tools, and workflow

  • Interfacing with programs across the Boeing enterprise in the planning, implementation and deployment of our product line technology

  • Leading the design/direction of next generation systems, technology evaluations, trade studies and strategy discussions

  • Developing and executing budget and staffing plans for the team

  • Securing and managing several budget pools for development and deployment efforts

  • Collaborating with other Boeing Defense Systems managers and team members across multiple sites for product implementations

  • Managing, developing, and motivating employees while modeling the Boeing Values and Behaviors

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 5+ years combined software development, integration & test experience or other complex computing systems experience

  • 3+ years of technical leadership/management experience

  • 5+ years using agile software development practices

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Engineering or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years using the following toolset: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or GitLab

  • 3+ years in software development for Signals Intelligence systems

  • 3+ years developing software for single board computers using Linux OS or embedded computing environments

  • Current Active TS/SCI US Security Clearance

  • Experience working on DoD product strategies and roadmaps

  • MBA degree, technology, operations management, entrepreneurship, or data analysis

  • Ability to engage with senior leadership, technical team members, and varied Boeing business entities and external stakeholders. Ability to tie daily work to larger strategic direction

  • Able to create and contribute to the Intelligence Systems product vision and strategic directions

  • Performance Management: lean thinking, statistical process control, experience coaching and mentoring peers and/or reports in continuous improvement

  • Working knowledge of the CI/CD processes including debugging, test, automation, and integration of software tools

  • Strong communication skills and a self-starter that can thrive in a distributed work environment

Travel: 

Up to 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.  

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.  

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 / Manager Level K: $171,700 - $232,300 

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 14, 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 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. Top Secret/SCI 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.

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