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 looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, on the Rocky program, in Albuquerque, NM . This Software Engineering manager will help lead end-to-end software development, including software architecture, design, development, and testing to meet the Rocky program software development schedule and milestones.
Be a leader in an exciting program!
These teams build the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. Working with commercial, government, and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space and ground. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.
Join Us. Build the Future.
This position is in Albuquerque, NM , which boasts many world-class technology organizations including Sandia National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Air Force Research Laboratory, Facebook, Intel, Boeing and many others. Albuquerque is in central New Mexico and offers an outstanding southwest culture with an affordable cost of living and world-class ski resorts, hiking, camping, fly fishing and unique festivals in nearly every small town. Albuquerque puts you a short, scenic drive from Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona-each just hours away and overflowing with epic hiking, skiing, climbing, and desert adventures waiting to be explored.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage staffing needs and grow the skills/capabilities of the organization.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners, provide oversight of technical approaches, products and processes.
Must have the ability to solve complex problems and the ability to work multiple tasks simultaneously, and must be familiar with managing development projects and industry equivalent practices.
Experience supporting New Business Campaigns and having the technical ability to work with the engineering community.
Forecast, obtain, and manage personnel to meet project and organizational requirements; acquire, deploy and schedule personnel to meet organizational objectives.
Determines critical skills within an organization or functional area; develops and implements staffing plans to ensure necessary skills are available within the company.
Develop and motivate employees.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM .
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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Active US Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance post-start
Bachelor's degree
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."
3+ years of experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members
3+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks
Experience with Software Engineering principles including, but not limited to, Software Configuration Management, Software Architecture and Design, and Software Life Cycle Management
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
Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
Experience at successfully managing and being part of a complex IPT to produce results within budget, on schedule, and to performance requirements
Solid understanding of Java, C++, and/or Python full stack development and object-oriented programming skills
Familiarity of software dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)
Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and CI/CD management
Familiarity with one or more of the following: control systems, embedded FPGA, low latency deterministic, operator interfaces, and/or control gimbals, ground antennas, optical sensors
Active TS/SCI clearance
Travel: Up to 25%
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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: $160,650 - $217,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 01, 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. Top 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.
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.
