Satellite Simulation & Testbeds Software Engineering Manager

Boeing

Actively hiring
El Segundo, CA Posted 16 days ago $171,700–$232,200 / year
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TL;DR

The Boeing Company is hiring a Satellite Simulation & Testbeds Software Engineering Manager in El Segundo, CA, for its Space Mission Systems organization. This senior-level role involves leading the software design and development of high-fidelity satellite flight software testbeds and digital-twin platforms for various commercial and government programs. The manager will oversee a team of over 20 engineers, ensuring project scope, schedule, and cost adherence while performing Cost Account Management duties and coordinating with mission partners. Essential qualifications include at least ten years of full software development lifecycle experience and five years in a leadership role, along with an active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Preferred skills encompass managing high-fidelity testbeds for complex space systems, DevSecOps practices, and EVMS within Agile environments.

Skills

GitLab CI/CD DevSecOps EVMS Agile Kubernetes Docker Python Java C++ PostgreSQL AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform Terraform Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Lead software design, development, and sustainment for satellite flight software testbeds.
  • Execute program scope, schedule, and cost management for satellite simulation projects.
  • Provide daily guidance and oversight to a team of over 20 engineers.
  • Coordinate with mission partners on content and delivery dates for Digital Twin platforms.
  • Perform quarterly Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and update estimates at completion (ETC).

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in full software development lifecycle
  • Active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI clearance
  • At least five years of leadership experience managing engineering teams
  • Experience leading software teams developing high-fidelity testbeds for space hardware systems
  • Knowledge of Cost Account Management (CAM) duties and EVMS within Agile environments
  • Proficiency in DevSecOps processes and tooling, such as GitLab
  • Ability to manage risks, issues, and opportunities in complex projects

Market check

Salary context

This $171,700–$232,200 range sits above 75% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$126,500–$214,950

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$202,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 31 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,830–$161,075 across 30 roles with salary data.

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