Entry-Level Software Test & Verification Engineer

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

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About The Position

Entry-Level Software Test & Verification Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Entry-Level Software Test & Verification Engineer to support our KC-46 team located in Tukwila, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company built on shared values. 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. In this role, the individual will be part of the Software Test team conducting software/hardware integration testing and formal qualification test (FQT) of Aerial Refueling and Mission System Software with a focus on leadership, quality, process improvement, tool improvement and test automation. We are seeking an individual that is passionate about aerospace and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for existing and emerging government and international programs. The Boeing KC-46 “Pegasus” is the new US Air Force aerial refueling tanker aircraft designed to support multi-role missions including refueling, cargo/passenger transport, and medevac airlift. The KC-46 is a military commercial derivative aircraft based on the Boeing 767-2C aircraft and modified per US Air Force specifications for the primary mission of aerial refueling US and Allied aircraft. The KC-46 is equipped with self-protection, defensive and communication systems making it more survivable in a contested environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline or 4+ years equivalent related experience
• Experience in C, C++, Java, and/or Ada
• Experience with Linux based operating systems, command line tools and scripting languages
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree
• Experience in software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software
• Knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience in generating test plans, test cases, and test scenarios
• Experience in developing and executing software test procedures
• Knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification (e.g., DO-178B/C)
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle
• Knowledge of the full software development life cycle (requirements, design, code, test and certification)

Responsibilities

• Assist with designs, develops, and completes test and verification of software products to ensure quality, reliability, and functionality.
• Contributes to partnering with stakeholders to review and identify software requirements, test objectives, test strategies, and testability.
• Participates in the design test plans, cases, and scenarios to meet software requirements and specifications.
• Assists with the set up and configuration of test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations to replicate production environments.
• Assists with 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.
• Contributes to providing test results and feedback on software design and functionality to resolve defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Gathers information, documents, and maintains test plans, procedures, cases, artifacts, metrics, and data in accordance with data privacy and security protocols and standards.
• Supports maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.
• Assists with software project management functions across test and verification activities involving multifunctional teams.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level