Software Engineering Manager - Rotorcraft Training Systems

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join the Rotorcraft Vehicle Simulation organization, which produces high-fidelity training simulation for the US Army and allied nations, located in Hazelwood, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Global Services (BGS) business organization, including the AH-64 Apache, Little Bird AH-6, Grey Wolf MH-139, and Chinook CH-47, training system software products.

This role leads software engineers in the development flight simulation software that accurately simulates the aircraft, its subsystems, and the environments in which it operates. The software engineers on these teams use a variety of languages, including C++, Ada, and Python primarily targeting Linux platforms. The software is developed using an Agile methodology.

In this role, you will develop a team of diverse engineers to build high integrity software that is integral to the training of our customers. You will apply your technical expertise and leadership skills to navigate the team to achieve on-time and on-budget program milestones. You will sharpen your creative problem solving and innovation skills to scale engineering efficiency and quality, resulting in a world-class software product. In this position, you will develop your communication skills while networking with other integrated product teams, program management, and customer sets.

The Rotorcraft Vehicle Simulation organization is a strong and growing business that produces high-fidelity training systems, which are employed around the world to support the defense of U.S. allied countries.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite, with some flexibility for hybrid work.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage personnel resources to ensure a fully staffed and trained team is available
• Drive technical planning and execution, including Earned Value Management (EVM) duties
• Provide guidance and direction to team members to ensure Software Engineering Design Practices, Independent Verification & Validation, and other engineering excellence initiatives are understood and implemented
• Drive continuous improvement to ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds planned cost, schedule, technical performance, safety, and quality targets
• Interface directly with Army customer counterparts for program software support
• Support Program Management Reviews, Systems Engineering Technical Reviews, and the Enterprise Standard Gated Process
• Perform Request for Proposal (RFP) review and software estimating activities to ensure contract budgets provide adequate support for software development tasks
• Perform employee performance management and career development activities
• Coordinate with other Boeing Engineering teams in the verification, validation, release and distribution of software products.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or other technical degree
• At least 1 year of experience in a software leadership role
• At least 5 years of experience in developing and managing software in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience or training with the Agile software development methodology
• Experience or training with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with training simulation software development

Typical Education/Experience:

• Typical education and experience described in our standard level guides are aligned to the type and number of years of experience/education required to perform the job in industry. For management positions, our industry sources do not specify typical experience/education. For reference you may review the non-management level guide most relevant to the work performed.

Travel:

10%

Relocation:

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

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:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for Experienced:  $132,600.00 - $179,400.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until April 26, 2024.

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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.