Common Operating System Software Engineering Manager (Virtual)

Common Operating System Software Engineering Manager (Virtual)

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The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Common Operating System Software Engineering Manager (Virtual) to join our Common Operating System team. This position will be within the Enterprise Software Products & Capabilities organization and will focus on supporting the various Business Units and Divisions across Boeing.

We are seeking a manager to help lead our Common Operating System. This role is pivotal in driving the development and integration of product-lined on-platform software, with a focus on creating shared, reusable, and certifiable software products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing complex software projects.

In this position, the manager will direct teams that own and manage the roadmaps and development for Linux software product lines. These products are used across multiple programs and business units. This role requires interfacing closely with program teams to integrate products seamlessly, ensuring that the software solutions meet program-specific needs and performance standards.

This manager will shape and manage the relationship between program teams and business partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring that both parties work towards common objectives. Standardizing metrics and reporting processes will be essential to track performance, assess progress, and drive continuous improvement across the team. The manager will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software engineers performing engineering and technical activities for safety-critical and non-safety critical Linux developments, ensuring adherence to requirements, DO-178C Design Assurance Level (DAL), and Level of Rigor (LOR) standards
• Proactively assess and manage software staffing needs; create a healthy talent and skill pipeline to meet project resource timelines
• Drive technical planning and execution, including analyzing and responding to team agile metrics, to ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds planned cost, schedule, technical performance, safety, and quality targets
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including other software engineering teams, systems engineering, hardware engineering, quality assurance, coworkers, customers, and suppliers to ensure seamless integration of software components, meet all requirements, and efficient and accurate communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure and professionalism in stressful situations, with a strong sense of cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Provide guidance and direction to team members to ensure adherence to Software Engineering Design Practices, Independent Verification & Validation, and other engineering excellence initiatives
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth within the team
• Integrate modern development methodologies and DevSecOps principles to ensure robust software development practices that enhance security, quality, and efficiency throughout the software lifecycle
• Engage with stakeholders, suppliers, including customers and regulatory bodies, to communicate project status, address concerns, mitigate risk, and ensure alignment with program objectives

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):

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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."
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 3+ years of experience with program execution
• 3+ years of experience with SDLC (Software/Systems Development Lifecycle)
• 2+ years of experience leading technical projects with real-time operating systems (RTOS), Linux kernel, unikernel, and/or hypervisors
• 2+ years of experience developing software governed by processes for safety critical systems (DO-178B/C, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Additional graduate degree in Engineering or equivalent degree
• Experience with software engineering on Boeing Platforms utilizing Linux
• Experience with Boeing programs

Travel: 15%

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 for Manager level (Level K): $149,600-$232,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 14, 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.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.