Software Engineering Manager, Precision Strike

Boeing•Saint Charles, MO

10d

About The Position

Software Engineering Manager, Precision Strike Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Missile & Weapon Systems division is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to oversee the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) software team in St. Charles, MO (St. Louis Metro Area). This Software Manager will lead multiple software teams in the SDB organization, which produces precision-guided weapon systems used by U.S. and allied forces worldwide. The SDB Software Manager will lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, manage performance in line with Boeing values and behaviors, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and compliance with industry standards and best practices. The role will implement strategic business plans and policies to align teamwork with organizational goals, drive process improvements to boost efficiency and productivity, and manage resource allocation to support software engineering initiatives. This proactive manager will collaborate with external suppliers, partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements, maintain clear communication and strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, and stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends to guide adoption of relevant innovations. The position will also facilitate regular technical reviews and audits, provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes, and ensure that the team’s deliverables consistently meet established standards and practices. Join Us. Protect Our Nation and Partners. The Precision Strike organization is a strong and growing business that produces world-class software built exceptional software teams developing Operational Flight Software (OFS), mission planning and weapon control software, resident test software, and other real-time embedded and mission-processing software for SDB and related munition systems. Teams develop in languages such as C++, C, Python, and may integrate with C#, Java, and Qt front ends, delivering to target platforms including Linux, VxWorks, and bare-metal embedded targets. Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including substantial Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, an Industry Leading 401k matching plan, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs. For more information, click here.

Requirements

3+ years of experience managing or leading teams in a software engineering discipline
3+ years of experience with project management principles
Experience in Agile Software Development
Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer satisfaction

Nice To Haves

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 or equivalent experience
Strong communication skills – written/verbal
Experience in developing large-scale software systems
Experience developing software for real-time embedded systems
More than 3 years of experience managing projects using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Experience in C++ or Ada
Experience working directly with DOD customers or participating in Program Increment (PI) planning and milestone reviews
Experience with software requirement development
Experience working with system/subsystem engineers
Experience working with external software suppliers

Responsibilities

Manage software engineering team through the software development life cycle.
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with peers, business partners, customers, and other stakeholders.
Oversee software architecture, design, and implementation practices to ensure compliance with Software Engineering Design Practices, safety-critical requirements, and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) inputs.
Participate in program operating rhythm to include Program Increment (PI) Planning, program risk/issue/opportunity (RIO) process, and EVMS activities.
Takes a collaborative approach to develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and develop and maintain roadmaps.
Acquires resources for projects and processes and provides oversight and approval of technical approaches in alignment with organizational strategy.
Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivation to combine the team’s energy and expertise to achieve a common objective.
Lead technical planning and execution for software scope, schedule, and cost, including Earned Value Management (EVM) duties and reporting.