This Lead Software Engineering Manager role at Boeing offers a unique opportunity to lead a team focused on critical simulation software deployments for aerospace. Candidates with a strong background in software development life cycle, simulation software, and leadership experience will find this role challenging and rewarding. Boeing provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized company.
About the Role
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Simulation Framework Software Manager to support our Simulation Frameworks, Services, and Tools (SFST) Deployment team located in Berkeley, Missouri. This position will focus on supporting the Software Fabric / Boeing Emulation, Simulation, Test and Analysis Framework (BESTAF) business organization. This is a software management role on the SFST Deployment team that delivers simulation software across the Boeing enterprise.
Our suite of tools supports software verification, hardware verification, aircrew trainers, and warfare scenario simulation. Our group works all facets of software engineering including estimating, planning, requirements, design, development, testing, and integration of products in their relevant environments. The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while also being an engaging and motivating people leader.
Responsibilities
Prioritizing the development and career growth of your employees and team
Maintaining healthy relationships with our business partners
Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring
Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking different perspectives, speaking up, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders
Ensuring an emotionally safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality and schedule concerns as soon as they are known
Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities related to simulation framework deployments
Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals that help the Boeing Company meet its commitments
Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Identify opportunities for improvement
Support, develop, and motivate employees
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
Bachelors Degree
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
2+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry
5+ years of experience with the software development life cycle
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement (Preferred)
Active security clearance (Preferred)
3+ years of experience in leading or managing software engineering activities (Preferred)
Experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members (Preferred)
Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees (Preferred)
Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal, management/business skills (Preferred)
Comfortable with ambiguity and adapting to change (Preferred)
Strong background in simulation software engineering (Preferred)
Strong background in software testing (Preferred)
Knowledgeable of industry standards for high-integrity, safety-critical software (Preferred)
Knowledgeable of DevOps practices, automation, and continuous integration pipelines (Preferred)
Tech Stack
Simulation SoftwareSoftware VerificationHardware VerificationDevOpsAutomationContinuous IntegrationSoftware Development Life Cycle