Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T) Mission Systems & Autonomy (MS&A) software organization is seeking a Software Manager – Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence in Seattle, Washington, Everett, Washington or Tukwila, Washington.
The selected candidate will lead a very talented software team developing software engineering solutions and engineered systems, and performs research and development (R&D) in the area of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Autonomy, and Production Analytics.
As part of Boeing’s software organization, our engineers use their expertise to dream up next-generation software capabilities for amazing aerospace, satellite, and autonomous platforms. You will collaborate with other world-class scientists, researchers, and engineers innovating on a range of technologies including: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Advanced Training & Simulation, Production Analytics, Autonomy, Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensing, Cybersecurity, Disruptive Computing & Networks, and much more.
Our software products help solve Boeing’s most challenging problems across Commercial Airplanes, Defense Space & Security, and Global Services businesses. Projects can range from new cyber security solutions for the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner to innovative aircraft, creating virtual avionics development test environments across several commercial, defense, satellite, and space platforms, satellite payload technologies, and autonomy.
Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Here, you’ll work alongside more than 170,000 exceptional people focused on bringing great products and services to market. Located in more than 70 countries, Boeing is comprised of one of the most diverse, talented, and innovative workforces you will find anywhere. More than 140,000 of our people hold degrees from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Their expertise and knowledge represent virtually every business and technical field. By building a career at Boeing, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, create relationships around the world and help shape the future of aerospace.
Position Responsibilities:
- Leads a team performing software engineering and technical activities in the area of AI/ML, Autonomy, and Production Analytics. 15-20 direct reports
- Develops and executes project and process plans across multiple program areas
- Implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals
- Performs staffing function for software engineering discipline across a diverse program portfolio
- Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, program partners, and direct reports
- Provides 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 including supplier engagement and management
- 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.
- Understands the dynamics of effective teamwork in order to attain higher levels of performance
- Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team
This position allows some telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore 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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 7+ years of experience in software development
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership position
- 1+ years of experience with commercial cloud computing such as AWS, Azure, GCP
- 3+ years of experience with agile software development
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience in a management position
- 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: applied machine learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, data analytics, or Autonomy
- Experience translating insights into business recommendations
- Experience with developing and debugging in Python, Java, C/C++ or equivalent programming languages
- Experience with DataOps, MLOps, DevSecOps
- Experience in supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, planning, sequential decision making, and perception
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 .
Shift Work Statement:
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.
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 for Experienced: $141,950 – $192,050.00
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.