Software Engineering Manager

The Space Mission Systems (SMS) Space Software Products organization requires a Software Engineering Manager for the Flight Software Engineering Team located in El Segundo, California
. This team provides fully qualified embedded real-time software and support necessary to execute the needs of our satellite programs across two major areas of SMS (Government and Commercial Satellite Systems).

The Flight Software Team’s core responsibility is to perform the full lifecycle development from software requirements to Final Qualification test in accordance with the SOW and company policy and procedures.

• Perform Level 2/3 IPT duties executing on program scope, schedule, and cost
• Perform Cost Account Management (CAM) duties providing status, variances analysis, risk identification, and recovery plan when needed
• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Software Engineering
• Develop and execute process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Set goals, develop employees, and perform annual performance reviews

• Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• 5+ years of experience in full software development life cycle

• Experience with cost accounting
• Experience with Technical Leadership
• Experience in embedded software development
• Experience in satellite domain

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.

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: $171,700 - $232,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 23, 2026
.

This is not an Export Control position.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is for 1st shift.

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.