Mission Systems Software Platform Manager

Salary: $160,650 - 217,350 per year Requirements:

• We require an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance, with clearances active within the last 24 months also considered active.
• We require a bachelors degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• We require at least one year of leadership experience, such as team leadership, temporary management, large cross-functional program or project leadership, formal management, or completion of our internal Exploring Leadership course.
• We require at least one year of experience leading diverse software teams.
• We require seven or more years of embedded software development experience.
• We require at least three years of experience using agile development methods and agile project management tools such as Scrum, Lean, Kanban, JIRA, TFS, or VersionOne.
• We require candidates to meet our conflict of interest assessment process.
• We require U.S. export control eligibility and U.S. Person status.
• We require an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship for this position.
• We do not sponsor employment visas for this role.

• We lead and manage a diverse team of embedded software engineers delivering mission systems engineering and technical work.
• We assess staffing needs proactively and build a strong talent pipeline to meet project schedules.
• We guide technical planning and execution, including review of agile metrics and Earned Value Management to support cost, schedule, technical, safety, and quality goals.
• We work closely with systems engineering, hardware engineering, quality assurance, customers, coworkers, and suppliers to integrate software components and keep communication clear across the program lifecycle.
• We prioritize multiple assignments at once while maintaining professionalism, composure, and cultural sensitivity.
• We direct adherence to software engineering design practices, safety-critical standards, independent verification and validation, and other engineering excellence initiatives.
• We mentor and develop engineers, encouraging technical excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional growth.
• We coordinate with other Boeing engineering teams on software verification, validation, release, and distribution.
• We apply modern development methods and DevSecOps principles to strengthen security, quality, and efficiency throughout the software lifecycle.
• We engage with stakeholders, including customers and regulatory bodies, to report status, resolve concerns, and stay aligned with program objectives.
• We support and present in program management reviews, technical reviews, and key program milestones.
• We are responsible for hiring, training, mentoring, process improvement, and employee development initiatives.

• DevSecOps
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• JIRA
• Kanban
• Security

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We are Boeing, and we innovate and collaborate to help make the world a better place. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with strong opportunities for professional growth. This is a first-line Software Engineering Manager role supporting a proprietary Air Dominance program within our Defense, Space & Security organization in Berkeley, Missouri. The position is 100% onsite, offers relocation based on eligibility, is on first shift, and includes a competitive total rewards package with base pay, variable compensation, and eligible health, retirement, and leave benefits. The summary pay range is $160,650 to $217,350. We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.

last updated 34 week of 2026