Experienced Software Quality Engineer
Company:The Boeing Company
The Boeing Company is seeking a
Software Quality Engineer to join our Software Quality Engineering team
in El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business.
As a member of this BDS Software Quality team, you have the autonomy and responsibility to work with programs to assure the required processes are used for developing, controlling, and verifying software products, whether developed by Boeing or provided by suppliers.
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. The ideal team member will also demonstrate the capacity to 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 degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- 3+ years of experience working in a project where various software development methodologies are being utilized
- 3+ years of experience in a Software Quality role
- 3+ years of experience working independently to develop, modify and document actions to assure problem resolution and/or to implement corrective action and/or preventive action
- Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):- Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) auditing
- Software Quality Engineering experience supporting software with AS9115, DO-178, and/or MIL-STD-882E requirements
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) is highly preferred
- Experience with configuration management and collaboration tools such as (or similar to) Git, Jira, Collaborator, Bitbucket and Beyond Compare
- Software development experience in a collaborative team environment using agile principles and a structured development process including code reviews and automated DevOps processes/tools
- Active Top Secret preferred
Travel:Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
Conflict of Interest:Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
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.
Total Rewards: 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: $107,100 - $144,900
Language Requirements:Not Applicable
Education:Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:This 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:This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship:Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)
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