Job Requirements
Berkeley, MO
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$160,650 - $217,350
Job Description
Job Description
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 Software Engineering Manager (Level K) to join the T-7 Mission Systems Software team located in Berkley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.
The successful candidate will have a passion for working with people and for delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. The candidate will be responsible for full life-cycle software development of the Mission Systems software to meet T-7 program milestones. In addition to the completion of the Engineering Manufacturing Development contract, this role is also responsible for the Mission Systems execution of work on future T-7 contracts. This position in the software organization is an existing position on the program.
The T-7 Red Hawk is a state-of-the-art trainer being developed for the U.S. Air Force. This all-new training platform brings advanced training capabilities to prepare pilots for fifth-generation combat. The T-7 delivers leading-edge technology that will revolutionize pilot training.
The successful candidate for this role will oversee the development of real-time embedded C++ software for mission management of T-7. The candidate will collaborate and coordinate with the Mission Systems Hardware, Mission Systems Integration, Flight Simulation, Quality, Safety, and Support teams. This position requires project, people, and technical leadership; customer engagement; champions Agile best practices; conducts employee development and employee reviews; as well as management of team budgets and schedules.
Position Responsibilities
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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 for Manager Level K: $160,650.00 - $217,350.00.
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 28, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
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 Software Engineering Manager (Level K) to join the T-7 Mission Systems Software team located in Berkley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.
The successful candidate will have a passion for working with people and for delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. The candidate will be responsible for full life-cycle software development of the Mission Systems software to meet T-7 program milestones. In addition to the completion of the Engineering Manufacturing Development contract, this role is also responsible for the Mission Systems execution of work on future T-7 contracts. This position in the software organization is an existing position on the program.
The T-7 Red Hawk is a state-of-the-art trainer being developed for the U.S. Air Force. This all-new training platform brings advanced training capabilities to prepare pilots for fifth-generation combat. The T-7 delivers leading-edge technology that will revolutionize pilot training.
The successful candidate for this role will oversee the development of real-time embedded C++ software for mission management of T-7. The candidate will collaborate and coordinate with the Mission Systems Hardware, Mission Systems Integration, Flight Simulation, Quality, Safety, and Support teams. This position requires project, people, and technical leadership; customer engagement; champions Agile best practices; conducts employee development and employee reviews; as well as management of team budgets and schedules.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead a team of ~15 engineers in the design, development, integration, test, and verification of an operational flight program for the mission management of T-7
- Provide guidance, coaching, talent development, and performance feedback to a team of software engineers
- Monitor team performance metrics, measure performance, and implement improvements to increase productivity and quality
- Develop, execute, and monitor plans for the execution of software development projects that meet cost, schedule, and quality goals
- Collaborate with program managers, customers, and Air Force stakeholders to define PI plans, project requirements and deliverables
- Manage cost accounts through EVM practices
- Track risks and develop/execute mitigation plans; identify and pursue opportunities
- Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions in alignment with business goals
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high engineering standards
- Manage resource allocation and hiring to build a balanced and effective engineering team
- Ensure effective communication within the team and across disciplines
- Ensure compliance with processes and design practices
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start)
- Bachelor's Degree
- 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 have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership
- 1 or more years of experience managing/leading diverse software teams
- 5 or more years of experience in the software development full lifecycle
- Experience in earned value management
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
- Previous experience developing and/or leading development of mission-critical software for air vehicle platforms
- Experience in software product development and SAFe Agile methodologies. Understanding how to build software products in a platform ecosystem is ideal
- Experience attracting, developing, and challenging world class developers with a passion to drive excellence in software development
- Broad technical experience in software technologies and practices including but not limited to programming languages, development environments, operating systems, real-time embedded software, validation, and verification, and in emerging technology and engineering standards
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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 for Manager Level K: $160,650.00 - $217,350.00.
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 28, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
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