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Software Engineering Manager - Space Mission Systems
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Electrical And Electronic Engineering Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in WA: $221k–$221k, median $221k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Software Engineering Manager - Space Mission Systems Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, on the ESS/Evolved Strategic SATCOM program, in El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA . This Software Engineering manager will help lead end-to-end software development, including software architecture, design, development, and testing to meet the program software development schedule and milestones. Be a leader in an exciting program! These teams build the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. Working with government customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space and ground. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments. Join Us. Build the Future. This position sits in Southern California’s aerospace heartbeat, with Boeing operations in the South Bay. Living near El Segundo and Seal Beach means quick access to the coast, great outdoor trails, and a laid-back, beachside vibe alongside a thriving engineering culture. You’ll be a short drive from Los Angeles and Orange County, with plenty of weekend adventures just a drive away. Position Responsibilities: • Manage staffing needs and grow the skills/capabilities of the organization. Set goals, develop employees, and perform annual performance reviews. • Perform Cost Account Management (CAM) assist duties providing, status, variances analysis, risk identifications, and recovery plan when needed. • Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in Software Engineering. • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners, provide oversight of technical approaches, products and processes. • Solve complex problems and work multiple tasks simultaneously and must be familiar with managing development projects with industry equivalent practices. • Support New Business activities and having the technical ability to work with the engineering community. 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. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA and will need to travel between both, as required . Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): • Active US Top Secret clearance • 3+ years of experience with Software Development projects • 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.” • Experience with Software Engineering principles including, but not limited to, Software Configuration Management, Software Architecture and Design, and Software Life Cycle Management Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Active TS/SCI clearance • 3+ years of experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members • 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or equ