Deputy Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Deputy Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) Disruptive Computing & Networking software capability is seeking a Deputy Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead (Consultant / Sr. Consultant) in El Segundo, CA or Huntington Beach, CA.

Join Boeing Technology Innovation Disruptive Computing & Networking organization as the Deputy Software IPT Lead and play a central role in delivering next-generation software for high-impact aerospace, space, and autonomous systems. You’ll partner with product and technical leads to shape architecture and execution, guide an expert software team, and help bring game-changing ideas from concept to reality.

Why this role matters:

• Help design and deliver disruptive systems used across Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, and Global Services.

• Work at the crossroads of advanced AI/ML, autonomy, cybersecurity, EO/IR sensing, high-fidelity digital twins, and next-gen networking.

• Influence technical direction and operational execution on customer-funded, fast-moving programs.

• Be part of a collaborative environment where technical leadership, innovation, and mentorship are valued.

• Work on mission-critical software used across aircraft, space, and defense programs.

• Access to training, tools, and resources to accelerate both technical and leadership growth.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the Software IPT Lead in managing and guiding the software team—ensuring clear task execution, technical quality, and timely delivery.

• Establish and maintain management systems to monitor scope, cost, schedule, and performance; take timely corrective actions to meet program objectives.

• Provide top-level technical leadership for assigned software disciplines: evaluate and adopt promising technologies and set long-term technical goals.

• Act as a hands-on technical resource—help resolve complex engineering challenges, ensure best practices, and guide architecture and implementation decisions.

• Serve as a bridge between the software team and stakeholders (management, clients, cross-functional teams) to maintain alignment and transparency.

• Maintain clear communication channels that keep management informed of progress, risks, and outcomes.

• Monitor team productivity and performance metrics; provide feedback and coaching to improve efficiency.

• Identify and drive mitigation strategies for technical, schedule, and cost risks.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years leading or managing software development teams.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience developing/debugging software in high-level languages, especially C and C++.

• 5+ years estimating costs and developing schedules consistent with EVM requirements.

• 5+ years analyzing performance data and building metrics to track business or program health.

• 5+ years working within Agile development environments.

• Experience in Agile leadership roles (Project Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance (preferred).

• BS in engineering, computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or related field.

• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or strong background in cost estimating.

• Proficiency with software metrics and telemetry (Agile metrics, code quality, performance).

• Experience building new products with small, nimble teams on fast-paced, customer-funded programs.

• Familiarity with GitLab and modern DevOps workflows.

Travel: 10%

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.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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 compensa