Software Engineering Manager; Software Engineering Mgmt

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for a MQ-25 System Software Manager to join our MQ-25 Program and lead the MQ-25 Mission Management System Computer (MMSC) Operational Flight Program (OFP) Software team in Hazelwood, MO
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The successful candidate will have a passion for working with people and for delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. The team works closely with the other MQ-25 teams to successfully deliver quality integrated solutions to meet the customer requirements. This position in the software organization is an existing position on the program and aligns with the MQ-25 Mission Systems IPT.

MQ-25 is a new unmanned aircraft system designed to provide the U.S. Navy with a much-needed robust refueling capability. The MQ-25 will allow for better use of combat strike fighters by extending the range of deployed Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Boeing EA-18G Growler, and Lockheed Martin F-35C aircraft. The MQ-25 will also seamlessly integrate with a carrier’s catapult, launch and recovery systems.

The successful candidate for this role will have experience with software development across diverse collaboration of teams internal and external to Boeing. The organization works closely with Mission Systems, Air Vehicle Subsystems, Training, Simulation, Quality, Safety, and Support teams to provide the software for mission, vehicle management, maintenance and ground element systems. The organization is also responsible for the planning and execution of future phases of the program including the transition into production, addressing obsolescence, and incorporation of advanced capabilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the growth and development of the software development team and driving consistency throughout the organization. The position will oversee the development of real-time embedded C++ software for mission management of MQ-25. The engineering leader will be responsible for developing and executing project plans, acquiring resources for software development, developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical oversight on team activities, leading process improvements, and supporting employee development.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage software engineering team through the software development life cycle

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with peers, business partners, customers, and other stakeholders

• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

• Participate in program operating rhythm to include Program Increment (PI) Planning, program risk/issue/opportunity (RIO) process, and EVMS activities

• Takes a collaborative approach to develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and develop and maintain roadmaps

• Acquires resources for projects and processes and provides oversight and approval of technical approaches in alignment with organizational strategy

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivation to combine the team’s energy and expertise to achieve a common objective

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience managing or leading teams in a software engineering discipline

• 3+ years of experience with project management principles

• Experience in Agile Software Development

• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer satisfaction

• Strong communication skills – written/verbal

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in developing large-scale software systems

• Experience developing software for real-time embedded systems

• More than 3 years of experience managing projects using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Experience in C++

• Experience working directly with DOD customers or participating in Program Increment (PI) planning and milestone reviews

• Experience with software…