Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) Daybreak team in Kent, WA. We are seeking a software engineering manager with agile leadership knowledge to lead the software develop Agile Release Train (ART). 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 products!

The position will help lead a large software development program, including ~15 direct reports, and be involve in creating software product for world class, mission data processing products of raw sensor data to provide operational products to customers. The selected candidate will lead the agile team of teams (20-25 Software & Systems Engineers) that plan, commit, develop, and deploy software together to deliver value to the program. Working within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. The software team uses the Python language and leverages artificial intelligence / machine learning concepts where nearly any software skillset can be leveraged!

You will directly partner with customer counterparts and program management to deliver the highest value capabilities, performing demonstrations along the way. The candidate should possess excellent communications skills and work well in a team environment to support the needs of the Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project management and agile software experience and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required.

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:
•    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
•    Oversee the management of multiple Scrum Teams
•    Coach team members and stakeholders in SAFe and Agile practices
•    Facilitate scaled agile processes for the software team, including PI planning, ART syncs/Scrum of Scrums, reviews, retrospectives, and product demos
•    Remove or escalate impediments to flow and promote a culture of continuous improvement
•    Assist in the development and maintenance of PI Roadmaps and Program Vision
•    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 employees

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Kent, WA.

This position requires customer acceptance of an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

•    Active Top Security/SCI with ability to complete CI (Counter Intelligence) polygraph after employment start is required / post-start
•    3+ years' experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
•    3+ years working with Agile methodologies

•    1+ years of experience in managing or leading a team in the software development discipline

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
•    Experience as an Agile Scrum Master/Release Train Engineer using the Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework
•    Experience in team building, leading cross-functional teams, motivating and engaging team members, and inspiring work groups through daily interactions
•    Experience with space-based technologies including knowledge of system interactions and standards
•    SAFe Agile certifications including SPC, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer, etc
•    Experience with satellite ground mission capabilities
•    Experience at successfully leading and/or managing as part of a complex IPT to produce results within budget, on schedule, and to performance requirements
•    Experience using GitLab
•    Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software
•    Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, and MATLAB
•    Demonstrated ability to facilitate large planning and solutioning sessions

Travel: Less than 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.

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: $141,950 - $192,050
 

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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