Job Description
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The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer to join our team in Kent, WA. Come join our Boeing Defense, Space & Security team as a software quality engineer!
In this role, you'll be ensuring we deliver safe and compliant products to our customers. As a member of the team you will work with our commercial and military programs to assure the right processes for developing, controlling, and verifying software are followed - by Boeing or provided by suppliers.
A broad background in software development practices, tools, and processes is required to be successful in this position. Experience with Agile and knowledge of quality standards (e.g. AS9115) is strongly preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, are crucial for success.
This position will require up to 10% of travel.
Position Responsibilities:
- Actively participates in software supplier program activities, from initial proposal and planning to and delivery
- Coordinates support across SQEs supporting a program, as necessary, to ensure SQE commitments are met
- Verifies software lifecycle activities and products comply with approved software processes, plans, and standards
- Identifies process or product root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions and other defect activities
- Teams with equipment managers of supplier products to monitor and evaluate supplier software development performance
- Acts as an independent set of eyes and ears for Program Managers and the customer, highlighting potential best practices on the team, as well as areas for improvement
- Supports the identification and analysis of program/project software quality metrics to improve software quality and manage risk
- Mentors less experienced engineers in Software Quality Engineering best practices and requirements
- Represents BDS cross-site and Boeing enterprise SQE
This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.
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. Top 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 engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- 2 years of experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 3 years of supporting software quality engineering experience with AS9115 and/or DO-178 requirement
- Experience as a Software Automation Developer or Software Test Engineer
- Involvement with products developed using Agile software development practices
- Experience with DevSecOps and associated tools
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.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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: $114,750 - $155,250
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
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.
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.