Sr. Software Manager (Advanced Ground Architecture)

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 currently seeking an Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) Sr. Software Manager to support our Space Mission Systems Software Engineering team located in Seal Beach, California or Herndon, Virginia, or Mesa, Arizona. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.

Boeing is seeking an experienced Ground Software Manager to lead a team of approximately 25 contributors across multiple sites in developing next-generation ground systems. In this role, you will support the Senior Program Manager and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader in advancing the IPT's vision, working closely with software engineering, systems engineering, and program management to deliver high-value capabilities. You will ensure compliance with Boeing Software Best Practices, Enterprise Software Engineering policies, and BDS requirements, while also supporting the Cost Account Manager and contributing to new proposals.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in the full software development lifecycle within the ground software ecosystem, excels in technical leadership, and is an engaging, motivating people manager. Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), CI / CD environments, automated testing, and quality scanning is essential. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, applying critical thinking, hands-on troubleshooting, and superior judgment to drive engineering excellence and team success. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within the IPT are key to this role.

Position Responsibilities :

• Manage a team of software engineers and contribute to the design and development of state-of-the-art ground systems software solutions for complex, real-time, mission-critical systems.
• Oversee software design, development, integration, testing, and deployment using tools like GitLab, Jira, and CI / CD best practices
• Provide technical oversight throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and security standards
• Oversee software system-level analyses to identify risks, issues, and opportunities, ensuring mitigation actions are integrated and deployed throughout the software lifecycle
• Monitor and review software integration and testing (SWIT) completion, verification processes, and resolution of software issues
• Ensure software peer and code reviews, design reviews, and technical exchanges are aligned with project plans and industry standards
• Perform hiring and staffing to meet project demands

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Travel : Approximately 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 for Manager Level : $154,700 - $224,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. 'U.S. Person' includes U.S. Citizen, 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. Top Secret / SCI 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.

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