Software Engineering Manager

Boeing

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Work type: On-site
Location: El Segundo, CA
Salary: $224,100–$273,900 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Jul 7, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $177k

This role $249k

$126k most similar roles pay here $290k

This role pays more than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $249k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

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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 114 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,650–$171,350 across 113 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Manager

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for its Space Mission Systems Space Software Products organization in El Segundo, CA. This senior leadership role involves managing the Flight Software Engineering Team responsible for developing and qualifying embedded real-time software for satellite programs across government and commercial sectors. Day-to-day responsibilities include executing program scope, schedule, and cost management, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, and implementing agile development practices with continuous integration tools like GitLab. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in full software development lifecycle, at least five years managing large-scale projects, and expertise in embedded flight software for complex space systems. Essential skills include EVMS within an Agile framework, cost account management, and risk management.

Skills

GitLab DevSecOps CI/CD EVMS Agile Embedded Flight Software Multidiscipline Engineering Teams Software Development Lifecycle Cost Account Management DevOps

What you'll do

Manage employees performing software engineering activities.
Execute Cost Account Management duties and provide recovery plans when needed.
Develop and implement process plans for software development lifecycle.
Lead process improvements and technical management of suppliers.
Provide oversight and approval on technical approaches and products.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree and active US Secret Clearance required.
5+ years of experience in leadership roles, including team management.
10+ years of experience in full software development lifecycle.
5+ years leading agile software programs and performing cost account management.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and integrating complex systems.

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