MQ-25 Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Engineering Mid-Level Manager

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Engineering Mid-Level Manager (Level L) for the MQ-25 Program to lead a team of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) software activities in Hazelwood, MO . The successful candidate will have a passion for working with people and for delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. The team works closely with other MQ-25 teams to successfully deliver a quality product.

The MQ-25 is a new unmanned aircraft system designed to provide the U.S. Navy with a much-needed robust refueling capability. The MQ-25 will allow for better use of combat strike fighters by extending the range of deployed Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Boeing EA-18G Growler, and Lockheed Martin F-35C aircraft. The MQ-25 will also seamlessly integrate with a carrier’s catapult and launch and recovery systems.

The VMS Software Team is responsible for the development and maintenance of flight and subsystem control software for the MQ-25. The successful candidate will work with an existing team of real-time embedded software engineers; guidance, navigation and control (GNC) engineers; and hardware engineers to develop safety critical software. VMS software integrates flight control laws, aircraft surface command, aircraft sensor signal processing and subsystem control to ensure controlled flight. The software developed will include application layer software and low-level infrastructure software which will require close collaboration with hardware/firmware vendors. This position will manage the full software development lifecycle; including requirements development, design, code, desktop test, lab test and support of flight test.

This position will report to the Level 2 (System Software) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage software engineers through the software development life-cycle.

• Provide leadership focused on the development of individuals' skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities.

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with peers, business partners, customers, and other stakeholders

• Takes a collaborative approach to develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and develop and maintain roadmaps

• Acquires resources for projects and processes and provides oversight and approval of technical approaches in alignment with organizational strategy

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivation to combine the team’s energy and expertise to achieve a common objective. Understand the dynamics of effective teamwork in order to attain higher levels of performance. Demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team.

• Discover new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors, Master's, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or technical related field

• 5+ years of experience leading or managing a software engineering organization and software activities

• 3+ years of experience in program management including scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Experience in Agile Software Development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) software development

• Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE)

• Experience integrating large scale software systems

• Experience with formal software test

• Experience with software requirement development

• Experience in embedded/real-time operating systems

• Experience working with system/subsystem engineers

• Experience working with external software suppliers

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

Travel: Some travel may be expected up to 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.

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: $198,050 - $267,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 18, 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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.