Job Description
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The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Product Owner (Harpoon) to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) in the design, development, test, and integration of the missile flight software for the Harpoon Block II Update program, located in St. Charles, MO.
The operational flight software is being modified to align with the expanding capabilities and functionality of the Harpoon missile. The project has a broad and growing customer base of both international and domestic customers. Engineers in this segment work in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Harpoon Block II features an autonomous, all-weather, over-the-horizon strike capability. It is an ideal weapon for both anti-ship and land-strike missions. These versatile weapons can be launched from aircraft, ships, submarines or by mobile coastal defense vehicles. Boeing has been building and upgrading the Harpoon for over 40 years. Harpoon Block II missiles are used by 30 international allies. More than 600 ships, 180 submarines, 12 different types of aircraft and land-based launch vehicles carry Harpoon missiles today!
The Boeing St. Charles campus is located just 25 miles from downtown St. Louis. From catching a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium to riding to the top of the Gateway Arch , the nation’s tallest monument, the list of activities in St. Louis is endless. The city has access to outstanding outdoor recreation activities, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking and more. The state park system makes Mark Twain National Forest accessible through trail systems and conservation. With incredible restaurants, a free zoo , a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly activities and parks, the Gateway City is your gateway to fun.
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Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment , paid parental leave, 401k matching, very generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs. For more information, click here .
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) of engineers – including software, guidance and control, navigation, and simulation – in the daily execution of a software development project.
- Estimating and planning project schedules, tracking progress to plan, collecting metrics, and coordinating the software excellence on a set of agile development processes
- Coordinate with a multi-discipline engineering team to design, develop, and deliver missile software to customers
- Serve as product owner for the operational flight software suite of software products
- Track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards
- Connect with internal and external senior leadership through capability demonstrations of the software products, system technical review events, and program reviews
- Train and mentor junior engineers; identify and promote knowledge sharing opportunities; and identify and achieve continuous improvement to processes
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (St. Charles, MO)
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications: (Required Skills/ Experience)
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or other technical degree
- 5+ years of professional experience with real-time embedded software applications
- 5+ years of professional experience with developing software using Object Oriented principles
- Experience working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications: (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Previous role that used an Agile software development process
- Previous role that used Earned Value Management
- Experience with Visual Studio, Jira, and git
- Experience with Ada, C#, or C++
- Experience with weapon and/or aircraft interfaces
- Experience with Windows, Linux, and VxWorks operating systems
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
“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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.”
Summary pay range: $122,400 – $165,600
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
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.