Software Process Lead Engineer

Job Description
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The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Process Lead Engineer in El Segundo, CA that is passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for a new fleet of Boeing satellites. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems Software Engineering organization.
Position Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will lead software process implementation/governance for a large-scale satellite development program, for all phases of the software development lifecycle. The position will lead process instantiation into engineering artifacts and documentation for satellite system software teams developing embedded/real-time satellite flight software, satellite simulation software, satellite databases, cybersecurity software, satellite ground-control software, and software development environments (DevSecOps). Position Responsibilities include:

• Leading the incorporation of Boeing Enterprise Software Design Practices (DPs) and process assets into the full lifecycle of engineering artifacts/byproducts (review artifacts, code analysis output, etc.) and documentation (e.g. software development plans, specifications, test plans, etc.)
  
  • Leading the formal development & approval of these artifacts for use by software teams and for delivery to the customer(s)
  • Guiding usage/adoption of these artifacts by software teams to ensure adherence
  • Supporting process compliance reviews and audits, product peer reviews, Technical Design Reviews, gate reviews, and customer reviews
• Advising software engineering management and program leadership on software process adherence and implementation strategies to ensure engineering excellence and program success
• Designing/implementing process and tooling that generates and collects software metrics required by the measurement/metrics plan; guiding software metrics planning, generation, collection, analysis, and dissemination
• Leading software process training to educate software teams about new & emerging software processes
• Leading review of products and processes for alignment with project plans and applicable Boeing (Enterprise/BDS/El Segundo)/industry standards

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline
• Active Secret Clearance
• 5+ years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
• 5+ years of experience leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members
• 5+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks
• 5+ years of experience with modern software development methodologies

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.
• Proficiency with Boeing Enterprise Software Design Practices (DPs) for mission-critical systems
• Experience in the satellite software domain
• Proficiency with the GitLab ecosystem
• Experience with Agile software development and principles of DevSecOps / Continuous Integration (CI)
• Experience at successfully working with a community of diverse software product owners & systems engineering to instantiate software processes into complex systems
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts
• Experience in implementing and/or auditing of CMMI, AS9100, MIL-STD, and other software standards
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RFM)
• Familiarity with TOR standards

Travel: No travel is anticipated for this position.
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.
Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
CodeVue Coding Challenge:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
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: $158,100 - $213,900
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 08, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.