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 a Fighters Software Engineering Manager (Level K) to join the Software Organization located in Daytona Beach, FL. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of mission systems software engineers developing real-time embedded software for a Fighters Platform in an agile, collaborative environment. Engineers on the team develop software that is responsible for the Fighters mission system capabilities.

The selected candidate will also be expected to demonstrate and promote successful collaboration and knowledge sharing between St. Louis and Daytona Beach to ensure successful execution from this new location.

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!

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site in Daytona Beach, FL.

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Position Responsibilities:

Develops and carries out project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and team members
Provides guidance and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
Hires, Manages, develops and motivates employees
Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Software Engineering
Manage within the Scaled Agile Framework environment (SAFe)
Coordinate across teams within the Agile Release Train (ART) and across other various ARTs on the Solution Train
Manage and coordinate work across unclassified and collateral secret areas to ensure full solutions for the warfighter
Fulfills Cost Account Manager (CAM) duties as appropriate for Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking
Presents software status as needed to Boeing Program Management and Navy customers and supports the managing of program contracts

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

Ability to obtain Secret US Security clearance (Post-Start)
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership"

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
3 or more years of leadership experience
Experience working on Mission Systems products
Experience leading teams, ideally software teams
Working knowledge of the Scale Agile Framework (SAFe)
Experience with Earned Value Management

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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: $149,600 - $202,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 23, 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An 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

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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.