Software Test & Verification Engineer (Experienced/Senior)
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- TS/SCI clearance
- Top Secret clearance
- Secret clearance
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This posting states $112k–$183k a year. Open software engineer jobs in California post a median of $180k a year, the middle half $155k–$212k, across 449 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
Software Test & Verification Engineer (Experienced/Senior) ## Company The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Test & Verification Engineer (Experienced/Senior) to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization.
Our team creates software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools.
Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. Your skills and interests will be leveraged in conjunction with Systems Engineering and Software Development teams to deliver suites of automated regression tests and completed software products for delivery to customers.
This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities.
Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required! ## Position Responsibilities - Support verification development and review of the Test Cases, Test Procedures and conduct Informal and Formal Test Readiness Reviews (TRR). - Leading Software Test Team in the formal verification of the software requirements. - Leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with the test team, maintaining the run log and daily report. - Documentation of any issues and problem reports encountered during test using change control tools. - Routine reporting of issue burnup charts and verification development status at program management review meetings. - Tracking the status of open issues identified during development, informal and formal test execution to closure to meet the deliverables. - Supporting/Analyzing internal and external customer Problem Report (PR) and acting as integrator for the Ground Mission Software working with Flight Software, Satellite Simulation, Ground Systems Engineering, and Ground Software leads. - Release all the software life cycle documents per the Boeing Process. - Leading team to meet the compliance to software development and verification processes in support of internal and external Audit with Quality Assurance team. - Leading team to develop Software Verification Life Cycle documents. - Support Change Control Board (CCB) activities related to Software Verification process. - Support planning for Deliverables (Verification Plans, Requirement Deviations, Requirements, Test Reports etc) to meet program milestones. ## 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’s Degree - Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (Interim prestart, final post start) for which the U.S. Government requires U.S.
Citizenship - 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test) - 3+ years of experience with developing test execution scripts and using test automation tools to maximize automated testing - 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python - Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies ## Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) - Level 4 : 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance. - Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs. - Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements. - Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS). - Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms. - 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. - Experience leading various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT) Travel:None anticipated for this role ## Conflict of Interest Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. ## Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. ## 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. ## 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. ## 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/Experienced-level 3: $112,200 - $151,800 Summary Pay Range/Senior-level 4: $135,150 - $182,850 ## 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S.
Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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) Stay safe from recruitment fraud!
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