Software Engineering Manager, Vertical Lift

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Position Overview

Title: Software Engineering Manager – Vertical Lift
Location: Mesa, AZ
Team: Vertical Lift (AH‑64 Apache, V‑22 Osprey, and other vertical lift and aerospace platforms)

The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and support a diverse team of software development engineers. This role manages full‑lifecycle software development for sophisticated military and commercial platforms, including Apache Weapons and Sights and the V‑22 Flight Controls team. Responsibilities include integrating team activities with Integrated Product Teams (IPT), managing projects, staffing, personnel development, skills management, and team training. The product lifecycle spans from proposal development through aircraft fielding and resolution of field issues.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining tools and processes, supporting ongoing process improvements, coordinating software customer interface, overseeing technical issues/solutions, build plans, project status briefings, proposal inputs, and administration issues. The position requires project, people, and technical leadership; customer engagement; participation in design reviews; employee development and reviews; and cost account management of team budgets and schedules. Management of resources and priorities across multiple software development and IR&D projects is also required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineers through the full lifecycle of software development, from modeling and simulation to testing and analysis.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and manage teams of software developers, fostering career growth and building a strong team culture based on inclusion, innovation, and respect.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivate the team to achieve common objectives through effective teamwork.
• Collaborate with customers and other leaders to clearly define expectations and deliver exceptional solutions.
• Drive innovation by looking beyond current practices and utilizing creative thinking to discover new opportunities and solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to inform and implement the company's technology strategy, with a special focus on execution and timely delivery.
• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Software Engineering.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Lead and support proposals, Requests for Information/Proposal, including both technical and non‑technical writing and estimating.
• Manage projects including baselining, execution, and control account management.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• 5+ years’ experience in Software Engineering
• 3+ years’ experience in a leadership or management role

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
• Advanced degree in engineering, AI, data science, or related field
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in software product life cycles specific to aviation and aerospace systems, from proposal through fielding
• Familiarity with DO‑178 software certification methodology
• Previous experience with US DOD software development is a plus
• Broad technical experience in programming languages, development environments, operating systems, validation, and verification, and in emerging technology and engineering standards
• Experience in project execution and earned value management techniques

Additional Information

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.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required but would be 10%.

Relocation

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

Conflict of Interest

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

Pay & Benefits

• Summary pay range for Manager Level K: $160,650 – $217,350
• Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
• Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.
• Specific programs and options may vary based on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Export Control Requirements

• Position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements.
• “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
• US‑based job, US Person required.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post‑start is required.

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.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until Apr. 04, 2026.