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Software Engineering Manager, Precision Strike

at Boeing

📍 2 Locations Unknown 💰 $160K – $217K USD / year Posted March 14, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $160K – $217K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves leading multiple software teams in developing embedded, real-time, safety-critical software for precision-guided weapon systems. The position requires expertise in software architecture, team management, and aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage software teams through development cycle
  • Oversee software architecture and design
  • Mentor and develop engineers
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes C++, Python, Linux, VxWorks, and embedded real-time systems, with a focus on safety-critical software development, design practices, and compliance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with extensive experience in real-time embedded systems, safety-critical software, and leadership in software teams. They should have strong skills in C++, Python, and Linux, with a background in aerospace or defense projects.

Must-Have Skills

software engineeringsoftware development life cyclesoftware architectureteam leadershipperformance management

Nice-to-Have Skills

embedded softwarereal-time systemssafety-critical requirementstechnical reviewsaudits

Tools & Platforms

LinuxVxWorksC++CPythonC#JavaQt

Required Skills

C++PythonLinuxVxWorkssoftware development life cyclesoftware architectureteam leadershipsafety-criticalIV&Vtechnical reviews

Hard Skills

C++CPythonC#JavaQtLinuxVxWorksEmbedded targetsSoftware development life cycleSoftware architectureDesign practicesIV&V

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam developmentcollaborationcommunicationperformance managementinnovationstrategic planning

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace
Job Function Lead software development teams in aerospace embedded systems
Role Subtype Systems Architect
Tech Domains Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Amazon Web Services, Linux, Windows Server, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Java

Keywords for Your Resume

software engineeringsoftware development life cyclesoftware architectureteam leadershipperformance managementC++PythonLinuxVxWorksembedded softwaresafety-criticalIV&Vsoftware design practicestechnical reviewsauditsembedded systems

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience in safety-critical software, No leadership or team management experience, No aerospace or defense background, Inability to work in multiple locations

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