Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager (K level) to join the Mission Systems & Autonomy Software organization. The organization develops software capabilities for the research and development of technologies across a diverse portfolio in Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T).  This position will be located in Huntington Beach, CA or Hazelwood, MO.

This role is for a dynamic, innovative, customer-focused leader responsible for a team of software engineers executing on Autonomy and Payloads Products & Technologies projects. Day-to-day activities include but are not limited to project management, engineering skill management, and career development activities.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Autonomy and Payload Products software domains. The candidate will work closely with BR&T portfolio managers and Business unit customers to understand technology needs, and will be responsible for the software development to address the technology needs.

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.

Boeing is seeking talented, motivated, and high-performing software leaders to help create technologies that will define the future of aerospace. In this position, 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.

As part of Boeing Research & Technology's (BR&T) Mission Systems & Autonomy (MS&A) software capability, our software engineers use their expertise to dream up next-generation software capabilities for amazing aerospace, satellite, and autonomy platforms. We develop cutting edge sensors and mission systems, high bandwidth communication systems, large-scale simulation systems, space and satellite systems, avionics virtual machines as part of high fidelity digital twins that will improve the future of software development, airplane and flight controls, cyber security solutions, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and much more. Our 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. As part of the BR&T MS&A software capability, you will have the opportunity to be trained and equipped with the software technology and tools to be successful. In the software capability, 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.

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

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse software team performing engineering and technical activities for embedded/real-time and mission 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
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and facilitate cross-collaboration with enterprise business units, such as BDS, BCA, BGS, BR&T and BT&E project leadership
• 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
• Establish and maintain a culture of collaboration and innovation within the research and development team.
• Work and collaborate with other technology domain leaders to build value and innovation.
• Manage and support team's software laboratory environment and ensure synchronization with Boeing's world class tools and processes to achieve industry leading innovation and performance
• Oversee and contribute to proposal technical content
• Responsible for the technical integrity of software developed on projects and programs

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 3+ years of experience with full software development life cycle.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams.
• 1+ years of experience with Agile software development.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Held an engineering management and/or lead position.
• Experience with real-time embedded multiprocessor programs and/or user interface development programs.
• Experience developing autonomous systems and sensor payload products.
• Experience with agile software development practices.
• Experience with DevSecOps / Continuous Integration (CI).
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), containerization, and Machine Learning (ML) / AI.
• Experience in JavaScript, Python, and C++.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is 1st shift.

Union:

This is a non-union represented position.

Employee Referral:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

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.