Simulation Software Engineering Manager
Boeing
5 - 10 years
Washington
Posted: 23/05/2026
Job Description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer Manager to join our Enterprise Simulation team based in Seattle, WA or any of the listed locations.
This position requires a deep understanding of simulation technologies and their deployment in mission-critical and safety-critical environments with a variety of internal customers. You will be expected to manage several moderately-sized teams, balancing future development roadmaps with immediate support for a number of customer deployments. You must excel at tracking multiple shifting priorities, tracking issues through resolution while maintaining a cohesive vision for future development.
As a key technical leader on the team, you must be a skillful communicator to a variety of audiences, able to see problems through several perspectives at different levels of abstraction. You will work to inform and evolve a strong product vision, help align roadmaps and teams to execute that vision, identify and adapt to challenges along the way.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead and grow a high-performing software team for Software Simulation Test Frameworks and Deployment
Guide teams in development and integration of complex software components into a fully functional test environment solution
Guide teams in deploying, maintaining, and supporting these environments
Serve as advisor and spokesperson to program customers. Establish and maintain frequent and open communication with various stakeholders
Gather and interpret diverse technical and business information to proactively identify future needs and challenges
Promote efficient Agile development with robust tooling and metrics
Develop plans, budgets; estimate timelines and resources needed for success
Manage Risks, Issues & Opportunities
Inform the product vision for the Boeing Emulation, Simulation, Test, and Analysis Framework
Define and launch specific projects that demonstrate that vision
Support, lead, and judiciously delegate the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project lifecycle
Identify appropriate goals and metrics for product success and drive implementation across the teams
Establish the appropriate type and level of process to improve product quality, developer performance and experience; simplify existing complex processes as needed
Provide positive mentoring to team members
Collaborate with leadership team on strategy development
Provide clear written and spoken communication to a variety of audiences
Foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion
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):
Bachelors Degree
This position requires eligibility for a US Secret Security Clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
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.”
3+ years of experience in developing simulation related software
3+ years of full-lifecycle software development
3+ years of experience of professional hands-on experience with software development tools in the following areas: requirements management (e.g., Jama), backlog management and collaboration (e.g., Confluence, JIRA, Crowd), CI/CD (e.g., Artifactory/Xray, GitLab, Jenkins), testing (e.g., Micro Focus ALM, LRE, JMeter), and code quality/security (e.g., SonarQube, Coverity)
1+ years of experience with oversight of budgets and financial data
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
5+ years of leading, managing, and growing multiple software teams
Development experience involving hardware and software integration of mission-critical or safety-critical systems
Experience with Product-Line Engineering
Experience with safety-critical and mission-critical development processes
Experience with the operations and contracts from the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union
Travel:
20%
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.
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 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): $171,700-$232,300
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
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.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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.
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About Company
Boeing is one of the world's leading aerospace companies and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space, and security systems. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, Boeing was founded in 1916 and has been at the forefront of aviation innovation for over a century. The company designs and produces commercial aircraft, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense systems, and space exploration vehicles. Boeing also provides maintenance and support services to customers worldwide. Known for iconic models like the 737, 747, and 787 Dreamliner, Boeing is a key player in advancing global connectivity and space exploration.
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