Lead Software Engineer - Test & Verification

Job Description
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The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Test & Verification to join the USAF E-7A Mission Systems Software Integration & Test team located in Tukwila, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization, Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers (MS&B) division.
Develop next generation Open Mission Software (OMS) Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) Software primarily for USAF E-7A, but also supporting other Airborne Surveillance, Command and Control (ASC2) programs like E-3 AWACS, 767 AWACS, and other 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft. These aircraft represent the world's standard for airborne early warning and control systems, filling the need for both command and control functions for tactical and air defense forces, take a look at our video: https://youtu.be/nqzG2ORPJgI?si=KpBHcojc3CE7Rgsq
Position Responsibilities:

• As the Technical Lead Engineer (TLE), oversees the design, development, and completion of test and verification of software products to ensure quality, reliability, and functionality
• Partners with stakeholders and advise on the review and identification of software requirements, test objectives, test strategies, and testability
• Reviews the design of test plans, cases, and scenarios to meet software requirements and specifications
• Oversees executing test cases and scenarios to verify functionality, performance, and safety of software systems, identifying and reporting defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities found during testing processes
• Consults on test results and feedback on software design and functionality to resolve defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities
• Oversees creating, documenting, and maintaining test plans, procedures, cases, artifacts, metrics, and data in accordance with data privacy and security protocols and standards
• Leads the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes
• Oversees software project management functions across test and verification activities involving multifunctional teams
• Leads the set up and configuration of test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations to replicate production environments

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:
This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start).
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access
• 5 years of experience in scripting languages and testing automation
• 6 years of experience in real-time embedded operating systems, Linux
• 9+ years of experience in developing and executing Integrated Test Procedures (ITPs) for mission software, focusing on sensor and track management
• 9+ years of experience in software testing, integration, and verification, specifically for mission or embedded systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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
• Ability to establish test requirements from supporting documentation, test plans, internal and external customers
• Knowledge of domestic and international regulations (e.g. FAA, DOD, and NASA regulations) on the certification of test articles/vehicles to assure compliance of design
• Knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance
• Knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification (e.g., Part 25, MILSPEC)
• Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes
• Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems
• Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems
• The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle
• Ability to design and develop automation of software tests, execute automated tests, track results, manage test data, and utilize results to improve software quality
• Knowledge of implementation of software test frameworks, tools and simulations
• Knowledge of internal and external software test frameworks, architectures, best practices and application in industry
• Knowledge of software practices (e.g., configuration control, change management, problem reporting, software design, peer review, testing, and T&E specific practices), programming languages, operating systems and computing technology applicable to laboratory and flight test systems, including real-time, non-real-time, network-centric, monitoring and control applications
• Knowledge of test program design (e.g., design of experiments, test plan development, validation)

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.
CodeVue Coding Challenge:
To 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.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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 for Lead: $161,500.00 - $218,500.00.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 06, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.