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Associate Software Quality Engineer

Richardson, Texas Job ID JR2025469826 Category Quality Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 10, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for an Associate Software Quality Engineer to join the Software Quality team located in Richardson, Texas.  This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

Our team of highly-motivated, customer-focused SQEs partner with integrated program teams to help develop and maintain a culture of first-time quality throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). As a member of this team, you have the autonomy and responsibility to work with programs to assure the right process for developing, controlling, and verifying software products is planned and complied with, and effectively improving the quality of our software products provided by suppliers.

The selected candidate will partner with various Software Engineering teams to support the continued development of the P-8 program Advanced Airborne Sensor Software and Training Sustainment efforts. A successful candidate will collaborate with peers within the Software Engineering enterprise to assure first-time Quality and should have a broad background in software development practices, tools, and processes. Experience with Agile and knowledge of quality standards (e.g. AS9115) is strongly preferred. 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

  • Uses established criteria to review, comment and recommend approval of software life cycle documents and program products

  • Conducts audits of software engineering processes and associated support functions

  • Assists in configuration management activities such as software product release and change control boards

  • Assists with review of deviations and waivers to the software baseline

  • Improves products and processes and manages risk

  • Monitors or witnesses test activity to established test plans and procedures

  • Assists with verification of test results to performance requirements

  • Uses established procedures and methods to perform final reconciliation of simple software data products

  • Assists in verifying the acceptability of segments of the supplier's software quality systems and programs

  • Identifies non-conformances and issues corrective actions

  • Reviews and approves corrective and preventive action plans

  • Assists in verification of effectiveness of corrective and preventive action plans

  • Works under general supervision

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

This position requires an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

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

  • 2+ years of experience with the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

  • 1+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)

  • Experience using Agile software development practices

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 4+ years of experience with the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

  • 3+ years of software quality engineering applied experience including knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, DO-178 and/or AS9115

  • Experience with DevSecOps and associated tools

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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 & 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 Associate: $78,200.00 - $105,800.00.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top 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.

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.

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