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.

Help us define the future of system integration and software engineering in Boeing Defence UK. We are looking for strong digital leaders with a deep, evidential background in driving system integration and engineering standards, innovation and best practice within complex, matrix organisations. The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplined, agile team in implementing complex digital system integration in multi domain, secure environment embedding elite practices, methods and tools across our business. The successful candidate would be a part of a dynamic team with access to varied work and opportunities to progress their career alongside the growth of the business. At Boeing we’re committed to rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged. This is a full-time role based at Bristol, Frimley, Gosport or Yeovil with some travel, and hybrid working options.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the execution of all Software Engineering and Integration (SE&I) activities across BDUK
• Develops and implements the SE&I strategy for BDUK in support of our growth strategy and contractual commitments
• Lead employees performing engineering and integration activities in the area of Software Engineering.
• Develops and performs project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
• Drives execution of solution engineering and integration through effective resource allocation and management.
• Ensures delivery of secure, right first time quality, well-tested and scalable software to meet customer and business requirements
• Acquires resources for projects, provide technical management of suppliers
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, key partners, peers, academia and industry bodies
• Works with the Engineering and IT organizations at Enterprise level to drive the development of software engineering within the UK, including accommodating UK MOD and UK Government strategies and requirements
• Provides guidance and approval of technical approaches, products and processes covering information security and cyber and product quality and safety
• Manages, develops and motivates employees, including skill and career and talent development of all BDUK software engineers; tracking and coordination of employee development plans—including leading teams located at multiple geographic locations

Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 5+ years of experience managing or leading teams in multi-disciplined matrix organisations
• 10+ years of experience working in and leading software projects
• Extensive experience in a modern, Software Engineering environment, DevSecOps, SCRUM, Agile, Scaled Agile, CI/CD, SaaS, Cloud, Code Quality, Open Source frameworks

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience dealing with software engineering and integration in defence or other similar regulated environment
• At least 10 years’ experience building complex digital technology solutions
• Broad experience with modern web/cloud native technologies, frameworks and platforms e.g. Java, javascript, RESTful APIs, AWS, Azure
• Consistent record in developing and delivering on a software technology strategy
• Knowledge of large scale distributed system architectures
• Established in leading experienced engineers with a demonstrated track record of growing and building highly effective distributed teams
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
• Comfortable in a multifaceted, matrixed environment with ability to adapt to various technologies and situations
• Experienced leader, who has built an environment conducive to a high-reaching development schedule
• Able to provide a link between product customers, the board and development team
• Demonstrable experience driving innovation and building re-useable, secure and scalable components
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• A true people partner, with matrix experience in a global environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Practical experience in leading complex project or bid budgets, particularly geared around the cost of delivery

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

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.