Software Manager - Rotorcraft Vehicle Simulation

Software Manager - Rotorcraft Vehicle Simulation

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Manager who will be responsible for one of our Vehicle Simulation teams supporting rotorcraft platforms in Mesa, AZ. The Rotorcraft Vehicle Simulation team builds simulation software that powers a portfolio of helicopter training solutions. The simulations we build and maintain are used to train current and future pilots of Apache attack, Chinook heavy lift, and Gray Wolf multi-mission helicopters in the United States Army and with our many international customers.

The successful candidate will be leading highly motivated software development teams. This leader will be responsible for execution and performance of software engineers on cross-functional agile teams and will provide technical management and guidance while leading process improvements to develop strong software competencies for existing and future Rotorcraft training systems simulation.

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Position Overview:

• Leads, develops, and motivates software engineers

• Enables execution of software teams by providing oversight of technical approaches, products, and processes that align with the program and contract goals and objectives.

• Defines Rotorcraft Vehicle Simulation software engineering priorities, strategies, and execution while improving cross-functional communication with other Boeing and Government software teams.

• Collaborates with internal and external customers to coordinate the team’s activities; ensures that resources are provided for customer requirements; responds to customer help needed; and works with stakeholders to prioritize customer needs.

• Drives initiatives to implement updated software architecture to meet improved software build cycle times and operational efficiency

• Leads oversight of initiatives to improve first-time software quality during inspect and adapt agile cycles

• Manages software product performance – including schedule and cost, via both agile (backlog) and traditional (EVM)

• Acquires resources for organizational activities provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.

• Reviews team estimates to ensure they cover requirements and review and approve proposals for new contract work.

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers.

• Ensure the software ecosystem and processes support our engineers in performing at their best (style guidelines, branching methodologies, CI/CD, test environment, etc.).

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 Skill/Experience):  

• 3+ years of experience leading or managing software engineering activities

• 3+ years of experience in technical leadership

• 3+ years of software development experience

• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other technical degree

• Technical experience working with real-time simulation and modeling in a training environment

• 1+ years of experience estimating costs and developing schedules meeting EVM requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or experience creating estimates

• Experience with mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams of junior and peer engineers

• 1+ years of experience working with internal and external customers and suppliers.  

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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: 
This position may require up to 10% travel.

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

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: $132,600 - $179,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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