F-22 Mission Software Engineering Manager

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 (Level K) located in Berkeley, Missouri. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Software Engineering organization.

The Mission Software Manager is responsible for the leadership of a team of software engineers that develop flight software and infrastructure software (simulation and modeling) for the F-22 Raptor. This position reports to the Senior Software Engineering Manager and works alongside other software teams as well as many other cross-functional organizations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Software Engineering
• Accountable for delivery of program software products within cost and schedule
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
• Responsible for leading process improvement initiatives in the following areas: Agile, DevSecOps, and Design Practice roll out
• Provides oversight and approval of technical products and processes
• Manages, develops and motivates employees
• Leads development and delivery of operational flight program (OFP) software in a special access program (SAP) environment
• Effectively communicates with customers, partners, program management and engineering personnel
• Recruits qualified engineering talent
• Mitigates risk and resolves issues
• Coaches, counsels, and provides developmental opportunities to expand capabilities of engineering team

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):

• Bachelors Degree
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• 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"
• Experience leading a software development team through the full software lifecycle
• 1+ years of experience with software development processes
• Experience with Agile and/or SAFe Principles & Methodologies

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Mission systems or software experience on Boeing fighter platforms
• Experience working in a partnership relationship either internal or external to Boeing
• Experience with Mission Critical elements of military aircraft
• Experience with the life cycle of development and test of flight software products
• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management) experience

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

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: $160,650 - $217,350

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 09, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. 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.