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Software Engineering Manager

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025462361 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 08, 2025
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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 Research & Technology (BR&T) Disruptive Computing & Networking (DC&N) software capability is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in El Segundo, California.

The position will involve leading a very talented software team developing software for world class, next generation disruptive systems and technologies. The selected candidate will work with the Disruptive Computing & Networks (DC&N) product team focused on the concept, requirements, architecture, design and development of a future system. We are looking for people who like to try new things and aren’t afraid of a challenge!

The selected candidate will lead, develop, and motivate a talented, distributed team.  People development is a key element of this job - the candidate will be responsible for staffing growth, for nurturing employees and for providing employees with development opportunities.  He or she will also be executing and enforcing SW standard practices in accordance with the SW enterprise organization.  The candidate will also be responsible for developing and executing integrated tech plans, policies and procedures, strong operational skills are a plus.

As part of Boeing's software capability, our engineers use their expertise to dream up next-generation software capabilities for amazing aerospace, satellite, and autonomous platforms. You will collaborate with other world-class scientists, researchers, and engineers innovating on a range of technologies including: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Advanced Training & Simulation, Production Analytics, Autonomy, Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensing, Cybersecurity, Disruptive Computing & Networks, and High-Fidelity Digital Twin & Virtualization, and much more.

Our software products help solve Boeing's most challenging problems across Commercial Airplanes, Defense Space & Security, and Global Services businesses. Projects can range from new cyber security solutions for the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner to innovative aircraft, creating virtual avionics development test environments across several commercial, defense, satellite, and space platforms, satellite payload technologies, and autonomy. 

Boeing is committed to your development. You will have the opportunity to be trained and equipped with the software technology and tools to be successful. You will be encouraged and resourced to pursue your passions, explore different technology domains, and advance your career.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Here, you'll work alongside more than 170,000 exceptional people focused on bringing great products and services to market. Located in more than 70 countries, Boeing is comprised of one of the most diverse, talented, and innovative workforces you will find anywhere. More than 140,000 of our people hold degrees from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Their expertise and knowledge represent virtually every business and technical field. By building a career at Boeing, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, create relationships around the world and help shape the future of aerospace.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage a diverse software team performing engineering and technical activities for embedded/real-time and non-real time applications

  • Proactively manage software staffing needs; create a healthy talent and skill pipeline to meet project resource timelines

  • Talent management, skill and career development of ~20 software engineers; tracking and coordination of employee development plans

  • Provide SW employees career coaching, technical mentoring and training

  • Assist the software engineering organization with implementing best practices and lessons learned on projects

  • Provide execution oversight of software development efforts for designated projects/programs/initiatives to ensure technical integrity and engineering excellence

  • Work and collaborate with other technology domain leaders to build value, innovation, and to optimize resources.

  • Responsible for the technical integrity of software developed on projects and programs

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time embedded or non-real-time system

  • 5+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, and MATLAB

  • 5+ years of experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

  • 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams

  • 3+ years of experience with Agile development methodologies

  • 3+ years of experience with automating software builds, unit tests, integration tests, deployment, and installations using a DevOps tool chain (Gitlab, Jenkins, Nexus, Artifactory, etc).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • 9+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real time or non-real-time system

  • Previous technical management experience

  • Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal, management/business skills

  • Experience automating software builds, unit tests, integration tests, deployment, and installations using a DevOps tool chain (Gitlab, Jenkins, Nexus, Artifactory, etc)

  • Experience with deploying common simulation framework

  • Experience designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks for real time and non-real-time systems

  • Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Poly

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: $141,950 - $192,050


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 22, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.  A final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with a Counterintelligence Polygraph 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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