Software engineering manager jobs in Saint Charles, MO - 558 jobs

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 Company is currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager, Shared Services to support our Precision Engagement Systems team in Saint Charles, Missouri. The Boeing St. Charles campus is approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. The Precision Engagement Systems organization is a strong and growing business that produces a variety of precision-guided weapons, which are employed around the world to support the defense of the United States and more than 30 U.S. allied countries. The Shared Services Manager for software engineering will lead cross-functional software support teams that enable mission-critical software delivery. This role will manage the Software Configuration & Release, Agile, DevSecOps, and Internal Tools teams that support Precision Engagement Systems programs. The position focuses on delivering scalable, secure, and repeatable services and tooling to accelerate delivery, ensure compliance, and improve developer productivity across programs. This role is ideal for a leader who translates program and enterprise needs into operational services, partners with stakeholders across engineering and product organizations, and leads technical managers and engineers to deliver high-quality, reliable services supporting precision engagement capabilities. Join Us. Build the Future. 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: Prioritizing the development and career growth of your employees and team Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking different perspectives, speaking up, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders Ensuring an emotionally safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality and schedule concerns as soon as they are known Ensure compliance and execution to standard Software Design Practices and quality processes as dictated by the program. Lead and manage teams responsible for Software Configuration & Release, Agile coaching and facilitation, DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, and Internal Tools/platform services supporting Precision Engagement Systems. Develop and execute integrated service plans, policies, standards, and procedures that align with Precision Engagement Systems program objectives and broader BDS priorities. Define and maintain roadmaps for shared services, including prioritization, capacity planning, SLAs, and measurable outcomes tailored to mission needs. Partner with program leadership, system architects, product owners, cyber/security, test & verification, and suppliers to ensure services meet operational, safety, and security requirements. Drive adoption and continuous improvement of software engineering processes, automation, release orchestration, security scanning, environment provisioning, and test automation across product lines. Establish and report on metrics and KPIs to track service reliability and effectiveness (e.g., deployment frequency, change failure rate, MTTR, customer satisfaction); use data to inform decisions and continuous improvements. Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches for shared services to ensure alignment with engineering best practices, regulatory/compliance standards, and mission assurance requirements. Recruit, develop, mentor and motivate technical leads and engineers; foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning focused on mission outcomes. Manage supplier and vendor relationships as applicable; provide technical oversight, ensure contractual performance, and integrate supplier capabilities into service delivery. Identify opportunities to reduce program risk, optimize cost, and increase delivery velocity through platform investments, automation, and process refinement. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): 5+ years of experience in leading or managing a software engineering organization and software activities 3+ years of experience as the technical leader or manager of a software development or product deployment team In-depth knowledge of the entire software development life cycle process including software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, etc.) Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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 or equivalent experience Working knowledge of the Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) and Agile software development methodologies Experience with flight software or simulation programs and/or user interface Familiarity with DevOps practices such as continuous integration and continuous deployment, configuration management, security analysis and cloud computing Familiarity with developing commercial or military safety critical flight or tools software (DO-178/DO-331, MIL-HDBK-516C) Experience working in an IPT structure as part of a larger cross-functional product team Experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees Effective performance of this role involves expertise in both software technical acumen as well as personal attributes that enable effective and harmonious interaction with others. Extensive software engineering and program execution experience, strategic planning, knowledge of software best practices, process improvement enablement, organizational planning, and supplier management protocols Exceptional communication skills, in-depth problem-solving aptitude, ability to leverage creativity in the application of synergistic opportunities, team building proficiency and a high degree of responsiveness and productivity. 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. Travel: Less than 10%, if any 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): $160,650 - $217,350 Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 22, 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 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. 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