Software Quality Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Software Quality Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to join our Software Quality Engineering team in Tukwila, WA or Kent, WA.

As a member of this Boeing Software Quality team, you have the autonomy and responsibility to work with programs to ensure the required processes are used for developing, controlling, and verifying software products, whether developed by Boeing or provided by suppliers. This position will support programs within the BDS Derivatives division.

The successful candidate for this position will have a broad background in software development practices, tools and processes combined with a passion for advocating First Time Quality strategies. Experience and knowledge of quality standards (e.g. AS9100 / AS9115) is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, self-motivated and able to quickly learn the responsibilities of the position. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, are crucial for success. Candidates should possess resilience and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback. This position will also require the ability to demonstrate and assertively communicate their boundaries while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Position Responsibilities:

Defines and maintains program-level software quality engineering processes, resources, and infrastructure

Actively participates in program activities, from initial proposal and planning to verification/certification and delivery

Performs process and product audits to verify software lifecycle activities and products comply with approved software processes, plans, and standards

Supports program milestone and formal review meetings, occasionally preparing and presenting information

Participates in configuration management activities

Plans software quality test activities and completion of test readiness activities

Ensures integrity of the test process and verifies test results

Works with regulatory agencies and other functions to develop criteria and procedures for software delivery activities

Performs final reconciliation of software data products

Identifies process or product non-compliances; supports root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions and other defect investigation/prevention 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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

Bachelor of Science (or greater) from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry, or other technical degree

Ability to acquire a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (Post-Start)

1+ years of experience with Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

1+ years' experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Experience with products developed using Agile software development practices

Experience with DevSecOps and associated tools

Software quality engineering experience supporting software with AS9115 and DO-178 requirements

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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:

Associate (Level 2): $89,250 - $120,750

Experienced (Level 3): $107,100 - $144,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person not required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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

Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

Generous company match to your 401(k).

Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.

Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.