Mid Level Software Engineering Manager

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 currently seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineering Manager support our Flight Simulation Lab Software Team team located in Berkely, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic and cohesive management team in a large, cross-functional integrated product team (IPT) developing the modeling and simulation capabilities that enable the cutting-edge capabilities going on today and tomorrow's combat aircraft developed by the Air Dominance Division of the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The ideal candidate will lead the Flight Simulation Labs (FSL) software team supporting the MQ-25 Stingray autonomous drone. A strong software leader will work closely with FSL hardware teams and program Mission Systems teams to deliver cutting-edge modeling and simulation capabilities that support the delivery of advanced aircraft capabilities.

This role will be responsible for growing the team. The successful candidate will need to work as part of a cohesive leadership team. Adaptability, the ability to work closely with others, and an open mind are essential attributes of the management team members. Experience in leading teams is required; agile development experience and modeling and simulation or mission systems experience is preferred and highly beneficial.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Software Engineering
• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Develops and maintain 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelors degree
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
• 5+ years' of experience in a leadership position (e.g., project leadership, team leadership, program leadership)
• 5+ years' of experience in hardware / software integration, emulation, and/or testing, preferably in a lab environment
• 1+ years' experience developing/maintaining team schedules, resource management, earned value management, risk management, and project management
• 1+ years' experience working with Modeling and Simulation Tools and Technologies

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
• 3+ years of leadership experience in systems engineering, software and/or testing
• Working knowledge of the Scale Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Travel:

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.

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 for Mid level Manager level (Level L): $198,050 - $267,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

If the successful candidate is not a "U.S. Person" (as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company's ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person not required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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. Secret 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.