Satellite Simulation & Testbeds Software Engineering Manager

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 seeking a Satellite Simulation & Testbeds Software Engineering Manager to join our team in El Segundo, CA within the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) organization's Satellite Space Software Products group.
The successful candidate will lead the Satellite Software Simulation & Testbeds team, responsible for software design, development, and sustainment for high-fidelity/hardware-in-the-loop satellite flight software testbeds and satellite simulation/digital-twin platforms for a growing portfolio of Commercial and Government satellite programs.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and problem solvers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world!
Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities to be Performed as the Level 2 IPT Lead:

• Lead team to execute to baseline program scope, schedule, and cost
• Perform Cost Account Management (CAM) duties, providing status, variances analysis, risk identifications, and recovery plan when needed.
• Perform quarterly EAC analysis and update ETC, risk, assumptions list and opportunities.
• Coordinate with mission partners on content and delivery dates for the Digital Twin
• Support quarterly PMRs
• Perform quarterly PI reviews and previews to customers and internal stake holders
• Provide daily program guidance to 20+ engineers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at El Segundo, CA.
Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in full software development life-cycle
• External candidates - must have at least five years of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience).
• Internal candidates - must have at least five years of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience).
• Active Secret Clearance
• This position requires an ability to obtain a final Top-Secret / SCI US Security clearance (Post-Start), for which the US Government requires US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience with leading/managing software teams developing high-fidelity testbeds/emulation platforms for complex space hardware systems
• Experience as a manager of > 10 direct report engineers
• Experience working with multidiscipline engineering teams (e.g., systems/test engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers) and integrating/testing software within complex systems
• Experience with the software development lifecycle process and procedures
• Experience with DevSecOps / Continuous Integration (CI) process and tooling (GitLab)
• Experience with EVMS within an Agile construct
• Experience with managing Risks, Issues, and Opportunities
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Travel: less than 10%
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 is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits: 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: $171,700 - $232,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 27, 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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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.