Software Engineering Manager (SLS GS&I)

Software Engineering Manager (SLS GS&I)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager to support our Space Launch System (SLS) Ground Systems and Integration (GS&I) team located in Huntsville, Alabama. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. 

 

At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company built on shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, and respectful, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.   

 

The Space Launch System Ground Systems and Integration represent a team of problem solvers whose primary goal is to develop and maintain software to ensure the SLS launch vehicles and associated products are ready for delivery to NASA. The GS&I team develops and supports three key products: Electrical Ground Support Equipment, Enhanced Battery Charge/Discharge Equipment, and MAF Test Flight Computer. The GS&I team directly supports ground-based testing of the SLS vehicle for manufacturing and key test events. The Software Engineering Manager will provide direct management over the software integration, verification, and requirement teams.  Additionally, the Manager will help bridge the gap between product development and product deployment with close ties to stakeholders in the Michoud Assembly Facility, Kennedy Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, and Stennis Space Center. 

 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Support, lead, and efficiently delegate the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project lifecycle 

• Lead the establishment of common design practices, and workflows for code-generation, validation, and incorporation of these software products into a complex testing asset 

• Manage the Avionics Integration Lab operations including development/obsolescence, maintenance, and execution of AIL Operation Plan and associated IT Security Plans 

• Partner with Boeing system design, engineering, and testing/verification teams to ensure effective integration and support for the full product lifecycle 

• Gather and interpret diverse technical information to guide development 

• Develop plans, budgets; estimate timelines and resources needed for success 

• Manage Risks, Issues & Opportunities 

• Identify appropriate goals and metrics for product success and drive implementation across the teams 

• Establish the appropriate type and level of processes to improve product quality, developer performance and experience; simplify existing complex processes as needed; nurture and grow automation into builds/deployment/ and testing 

• Collaborate with leadership team on strategy development to leverage the engineering and assets for long term transitions with the business strategy for SLS 

• Provide clear written and spoken communication to a variety of audiences 

• Foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion 

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): 

 

• 8+ years of experience with the S