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In this role, the individual will lead a team with test and verification of flight software with a focus on leadership, quality, and development of new test capabilities for current and future satellite programs. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.\nWe are seeking Software Engineers that are passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, implementation, and test of software for existing and emerging Boeing commercial and government space programs.\nThis exciting software engineer position requires demonstrated experience within the software ecosystem, a diverse background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities of multiple software programming projects. Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required.\nPosition Responsibilities (P2):\nSupports design, development, and completion of software test and verification activities to ensure product quality, reliability, and functionality.\nPartners with stakeholders to review and identify software requirements, test objectives, test strategies, and testability considerations.\nAssists in designing test plans, test cases, and test scenarios that align to software requirements and specifications.\nContributes to setup and configuration of test environments (hardware, software, and network) to replicate production conditions.\nSupports execution of manual and automated test cases to verify functionality, performance, safety, and compliance.\nIdentifies, documents, and reports defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities found during testing, and tracks resolution status.\nProvides test results, observations, and actionable feedback to developers and system engineers to facilitate defect resolution and design improvements.\nCreates, documents, and maintains test artifacts (plans, procedures, cases, metrics, and test data) in accordance with data privacy and security protocols and standards.\nSupports development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and coverage.\nParticipates in software project management activities related to test and verification, coordinating with multifunctional teams to meet schedule and quality objectives.\nContributes to continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices; recommends enhancements to increase test effectiveness.\nMaintains awareness of applicable regulatory, safety, and cybersecurity requirements affecting test and verification activities.\nPosition Responsibilities (P3):\nDesigns, develops, and completes end-to-end test and verification activities for software products to ensure quality, reliability, and full functional compliance.\nPartners with stakeholders to analyze and validate software requirements, define test objectives, establish test strategies, and assess testability.\nDesigns comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios that map directly to software requirements, system architectures, and acceptance criteria.\nLeads setup and configuration of test environments (hardware, software, and network) to accurately replicate production conditions and support repeatable testing.\nExecutes and oversees execution of manual and automated test cases and scenarios to verify functionality, performance, safety, and scalability of software systems.\nIdentifies, documents, prioritizes, and tracks defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities; collaborates with engineering to validate fixes and closure.\nProvides clear, actionable test results, risk assessments, and design feedback to product and development teams to drive timely resolution of defects and design improvements.\nCreates, documents, and maintains test artifacts - including plans, procedures, cases, metrics, and test data - ensuring adherence to data privacy, security protocols, and applicable standards.\nDevelops, extends, and maintains automated test frameworks and scripts to increase test coverage, repeatability, and execution efficiency across CI/CD pipelines.\nPerforms and coordinates software project management activities related to test and verification, including scheduling, resource planning, and cross-functional coordination to meet milestones.\nDefines and monitors test metrics and KPIs, uses results to inform decision making, and drives continuous improvement initiatives for test processes and tooling.\nConducts risk-based testing and contributes to hazard, safety, and cybersecurity analysis as it relates to verification activities.\nMentors and guides junior test engineers, promoting best practices in test design, automation, and reporting.\nStays current with regulatory, safety, and cybersecurity requirements impacting software verification and incorporates compliance into test strategies.\nPosition Responsibilities (P4):\nLeads the design, development, and execution of end-to-end test and verification activities for software products to ensure quality, reliability, and functional compliance.\nEngages and leads stakeholders in reviewing and defining software requirements, test objectives, test strategies, and testability constraints; aligns verification approach with program goals.\nLeads the design of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios that map to requirements, system architecture, safety objectives, and acceptance criteria.\nAdvises and directs the setup and configuration of test environments (hardware, software, and network) to accurately replicate production conditions and support scalable, repeatable testing.\nLeads and oversees execution of manual and automated test cases and scenario-driven verification to validate functionality, performance, safety, and resilience of software systems.\nIdentifies, categorizes, and drives resolution of defects, anomalies, and potential vulnerabilities; ensures timely triage, risk assessment, and closure with engineering stakeholders.\nAdvises on and interprets test results, providing executive-level feedback and recommendations to influence software design, risk mitigation, and release decisions.\nLeads creation, documentation, and maintenance of test artifacts - plans, procedures, cases, metrics, and test data - ensuring compliance with data privacy, security protocols, and applicable standards and regulations.\nDirects development and evolution of automated test frameworks and scripts to maximize test coverage, repeatability, and integration with CI/CD pipelines and toolchains.\nLeads and coordinates software project management activities for test and verification, including planning, scheduling, resourcing, cross-functional coordination, and milestone management.\nEstablishes and tracks test metrics and KPIs, reports status to leadership, uses results to inform program decisions, and drives continuous process and tool improvements.\nChampions risk-based testing approaches and contributes to system-level safety, hazard, and cybersecurity analyses as they relate to verification activities.\nMentors and develops test organization talent; defines best practices, governance, and standards for test engineering and automation.\nRepresents verification activities in program-level reviews, audits, and supplier engagements; advocates for verification investments and ensures alignment with business and regulatory requirements.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):\nBachelor’s Degree\nAbility to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance post-start for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship\n2+ years of experience performing software integration, test, validation, and verification\n2+ years of experience with designing and developing software for a real time or non-real time system\n2+ years of experience in software development using languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nLevel 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience\nLevel 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience\nExperience with the full software development lifecycle that includes requirements analysis through Formal Qualification\nExperience using team collaboration tools including GitLab, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence\nExperience in embedded real-time software development, test, and verification\nExperience with Wireshark or other network analysis tools and Debuggers\nExperience automating software builds, unit tests, and integration tests using a DevOps tool chain\nTravel: None anticipated for this role\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.\nRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nCodeVue Coding Challenge:\nTo be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.\nPay & Benefits:\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range / Associate: $90,950 - $123,050\nSummary Pay Range / Experienced: $112,200 - $151,800\nSummary Pay Range / Senior: $135,150 - $182,850\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:\nThis 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.Safety Sensitive:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis 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:\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program\nThis position is not contingent upon program awardShift:\nShift 1 (United States of America)Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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