Software Engineering Manager, Signals Intelligence

Software Engineering Manager, Signals Intelligence

Company: Argon ST

The Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) Software Engineering organization is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the LightHouse Software Intelligence Systems team in Fairfax, Virginia. The software team manages our efforts for the software development of our Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) System product line, LightHouse. Our LightHouse systems play a pivotal role in gathering and analyzing crucial Radio Frequency (RF) information which is necessary to provide actionable insights for situational awareness. The selected manager will oversee a team of software engineers/developers working closely with our Department of Defense Program Managers, System Engineers, Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Integration & Test groups to develop and deploy software for our current product line and our next generation product, slated to enter field trials in 2026.

Ideally, the Software Engineering Manager will have experience with classified intelligence systems, software continuous integration (CI) development (Atlassian or GitLab), user experience (UX) design, test automation, containers, and system automation.

As a member of the Software Intelligence team, you will be involved in the entire software development life cycle, from idea creation and development through customer delivery, impacting our results and the technical direction of our software product capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, strategic initiatives, products, add-ons, and processes (workflow)
• Collaborating closely with IT and cybersecurity colleagues to ensure cost-effective, timely, and secure deployment of development environment, tools, and workflow
• Interfacing with programs across the Boeing enterprise in the planning, implementation, and deployment of our product line technology
• Leading design/direction of next generation systems, technology evaluations, trade studies, and strategy discussions
• Developing and executing budget and staffing plans for the team
• Securing and managing several budget pools for development and deployment efforts
• Collaborating with other Boeing Defense Systems managers and team members across multiple sites for product implementations
• Managing, developing, and motivating employees while modeling Boeing Values and Behaviors

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years combined software development, integration & test experience or other complex computing systems experience
• 3+ years of technical leadership/management experience
• 5+ years using agile software development practices
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years using the following toolset: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or GitLab
• 3+ years in software development for Signals Intelligence systems
• 3+ years developing software for single board computers using Linux OS or embedded computing environments
• Current Active TS/SCI US Security Clearance
• Experience working on DoD product strategies and roadmaps
• MBA degree, technology, operations management, entrepreneurship, or data analysis
• Ability to engage with senior leadership, technical team members, and varied Boeing business entities and external stakeholders, tying daily work to larger strategic direction
• Ability to create and contribute to the Intelligence Systems product vision and strategic directions
• Performance management: lean thinking, statistical process control, experience coaching and mentoring peers and/or reports in continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of the CI/CD processes including debugging, test automation, and integration of software tools
• Strong communication skills and a self-starter capable of thriving in a distributed work environment

Travel: Up to 15%

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off. Pay is based on experience and qualifications.

Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, including U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, is required.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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)

EEO Statement

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.

Boeing Participates in E-Verify. Eligibility options: English, Spanish.

Right to Work Statement. Eligibility options: English, Spanish.