Sr. Software Quality Engineer

Sr. Software Quality Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Sr. Software Quality Engineer to join the Software Quality team located in Houston, TX.

As a member of this Boeing BDS Software Quality team, you have the autonomy and responsibility to work with programs to assure the right 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. Software Quality Engineering experience supporting software with AS9115, DO-178, and/or MIL-STD-882E requirements 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.

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 (Houston, TX).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

•    5+ years of experience working in a project where various software development methodologies are being utilized
•    5+ years of experience in a Software Quality role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

•    Software Quality Engineering experience supporting software with AS9115, DO-178, and/or MIL-STD-882E requirements
•    Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) auditing
•    Experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
•    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
•    Experience working independently to develop, modify and document actions to assure problem resolution and/or to implement corrective action and/or preventive action
•    Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

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.

Travel: 10%

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.

Relocation: 
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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: $114,750 - $155,250

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 export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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