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 looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) program Ground Software Mission Management (GMM) team in Colorado Spring, CO. We are seeking a software engineering manager with DevSecOps and Software Integration & Test knowledge and experience to lead Software Engineering capability DSO and I&T execution across several Colorado Springs, CO based programs. This leader should be passionate about space domain and motivated to be part of a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for Boeing built government space domain ground products!

The positions responsibilities include capability oversight and leadership of ~18 direct reports focused on DSO and I&T execution and supporting program meet software development goals and milestones that build the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. Working with commercial, government, and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

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 thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees development, documentation and maintenance of standardized, efficient, and innovative processes, tools, methodologies, and performance metrics to streamline the software engineering DSO and I&T lifecycle

• Oversees software DSO & I&T analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities that impact the software product baseline

• Reviews product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluating internal team and supplier performance

• Manage staffing needs and grow the skills/capabilities of the organization

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners, provide oversight of technical approaches, products and processes

• Must have the ability to solve complex problems and the ability to work multiple tasks simultaneously, and must be familiar with managing development projects and industry equivalent practices

• Experience supporting New Business Campaigns and have the technical ability to work with the engineering community

• Forecast, obtain, and manage personnel to meet project and organizational requirements; acquire, deploy and schedule personnel to meet organizational objectives

• Determines critical skills within an organization or functional area; develops and implements staffing plans to ensure necessary skills are available within the company

• Develops and motivates 6J7F & 6J7M employees

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experiences):

• 3+ years of experience years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members

• 1+ years of experience performing software integration, test, validation, and verification 

• Experience with DevOps (Git, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools)

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance post-start

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experiences):

• 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.

• Experience with MILSATCOM and/or satellite domain ground mission capabilities

• Experience with DevSecOps and continuous integration pipelines (Jenkins, Git)

• Experience with software integration and end to end testing methodologies

• Experience working with container technologies  

• Experience with Atlassian and GIT software products

• Experience with Support program gates, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR)

• Experience with verifying and performing analyses of the Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).

• Experience directly managing individual employees, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members

• Experience with using and debugging logging (e.g., Elasticsearch, Splunk) and performance analysis (e.g., Kibana, Grafana) tools

• Current Security Plus CE or higher certification 

• Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI Clearance

Travel: Up to 25% (based on program needs)

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: $132,600 - $179,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 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. An interim and/or final U.S. Top 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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.