Software Engineering Manager, Signals Intelligence

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The Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) Software Engineering organization is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Light House Software Intelligence Systems team in Fairfax, Virginia
. The software team manages our efforts for the software development of our Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) System product line,
Light House
. Our Light House systems play a pivotal role in gathering and analyzing crucial Radio Frequency (RF) information which is necessary to provide actionable insights for situational awareness. The selected manager will oversee a team of software engineers/developers working closely with our Department of Defense (DoD) Program Managers, System Engineers, Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Integration & Test group to develop and deploy software for our current product line and our next generation product, slated to enter field trials in 2026.

• Providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, strategic initiatives, products, add‑ons, and processes (workflow)
• Collaborating closely with our IT and cybersecurity colleagues to ensure cost‑effective, timely, and secure deployment of our engineering development environment, tools, and workflow
• Interfacing with programs across the Boeing enterprise in the planning, implementation and deployment of our product line technology
• Leading the design and direction of next generation systems, technology evaluations, trade studies and strategy discussions
• Developing and executing budget and staffing plans for the team
• Securing and managing several budget pools for development and deployment efforts
• Collaborating with other Boeing Defense Systems managers and team members across multiple sites for product implementations
• Managing, developing, and motivating employees while modeling the Boeing Values and Behaviors

• 5+ years combined software development, integration and test experience or other complex computing systems experience
• 3+ years of technical leadership/management experience
• 5+ years using agile software development practices
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, engineering, or related discipline

• 3+ years using Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket or Git Lab
• 3+ years developing software for Signals Intelligence systems
• 3+ years developing software for single board computers using Linux OS or embedded computing environments
• Current active TS/SCI US Security Clearance
• Experience working on DoD product strategies and roadmaps
• MBA degree in technology, operations management, entrepreneurship or data analysis
• Ability to engage with senior leadership, technical team members, and varied Boeing business entities and external stakeholders, and tie daily work to larger strategic direction
• Able to create and contribute to the Intelligence Systems product vision and strategic directions
• Performance Management: lean thinking, statistical process control, experience coaching and mentoring peers and/or reports in continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of CI/CD processes including debugging, test, automation and integration of software tools
• Strong communication skills and a self‑starter that can thrive in a distributed work environment

Up to 15%

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.

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

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