Satellite Software Testbeds & Simulation Manager

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for a Space Satellite Software Testbeds & Simulation Manager to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) Satellite Systems Space Software Products team in El Segundo, CA.

The ideal candidate will lead a diverse technical team providing software design, development, and sustainment, focusing on high-fidelity/hardware-in-the-loop satellite flight software testbeds and satellite simulation/digital-twin software.

Boeing is the worlds largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and problem solvers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for

yourself, for our customers and for the world!

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads engineers performing technical and programmatic activities in the area of Software Engineering, focusing on:
  • Satellite flight software testbeds
    • Supporting integration/test of embedded/real-time flight software onto high-fidelity satellite hardware emulation platforms
    • Developing testbed infrastructure software to facilitate the qualification testing of flight software within high-fidelity satellite hardware emulation platforms
  • Satellite Simulator / Digital Twin software
    • Developing high-fidelity, software-only, full-satellite emulation platforms to facilitate satellite/ground system integration testing and training 
• Develops software estimates/impacts in response to requests for new business proposals
• Develops and implements project and process plans across multiple program areas
• Implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals
• Performs staffing function for a software testbed/simulation engineering team across a diverse program portfolio
• Leads a group of roughly 25 engineers
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, program partners, and team members
• Provides guidance and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
• Encourages continuous improvement, safety, risk management, and quality in engineering
• Inspires change, efficiency, innovative process improvement, and exploration of new technologies
• Champions Agile software development and DevSecOps constructs

This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at El Segundo, CA.

This position requires the ability to obtain a Top-Secret US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  Ability to obtain a final Top-Secret US Security clearance (Post-Start).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience with full software development process
• 3&43; years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• An existing Top-Secret US Security clearance highly preferred
• Experience with leading/managing software teams developing high-fidelity testbeds/emulation platforms for complex space hardware systems
• Experience working with multidiscipline engineering teams (e.g., systems/test engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers) and integrating/testing software within complex systems
• Experience with the software development lifecycle process and procedures
• Experience with DevSecOps / Continuous Integration (CI) process and tooling (e.g., GitLab)
• Experience with EVMS
• Experience with managing Risks, Issues, and Opportunities

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required but would be less than 10.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Work Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for Associate: $141,950.00 - $192,050.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 1, 2024

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.