Software Tester

The Boeing Company; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study assistance

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Formal reward and recognition program

Job summary

Insitu Pacific, part of The Boeing Company, seeks a Software Tester to validate UAV and ground control software for quality, reliability and safety. You will execute tests and document results in a collaborative, defence-focused team in Australia.

The role emphasizes test case development, defect tracking with Jira, and contributing to test environment upkeep and process improvements. On-site Brisbane base with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in information technology, software, or a related field.
• 2+ years' experience in a technical or engineering role within commercial, defence, or related systems.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
• Comfortable working in mixed software/hardware environments.
• Experience using defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong attention to detail and systematic problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills; able to contribute in team environments and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Help develop, review, and execute test cases and scripts based on software requirements and specifications.
• Conduct functional, integration, regression, and system testing of UAVs and ground control software.
• Identify, document, and report defects; work with the development team to clarify and resolve issues.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining test environments, including Hardware in the Loop and Simulation labs.
• Participate in requirements reviews and provide input on testability and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain test documentation such as plans, cases, results, and defect reports.
• Support configuration management and version control practices.
• Contribute to process improvement by providing feedback on software testing tools and procedures.

Skills

Test Planning

Test Execution

Defect Tracking

Jira

Confluence

Education

IT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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.

About Insitu Pacific

Insitu Pacific delivers industry-leading uncrewed aerial system (UAS) services to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our expertise, operational experience, and knowledge have established Insitu Pacific as a key provider of end-to-end advanced multi-domain ISR solutions.

Since 2009, our people, partnerships, suppliers and local flight testing and training facilities have effectively supported defence, commercial and civil customers.

We are committed to maintaining and further developing our local supply chains and supporting Australia's sovereign capability as a vital component to a strong Australian defence industry sector.

The Opportunity

As a Software Tester at Insitu Pacific, you will ensure that the software used for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground control systems meets exacting standards of quality, reliability, and safety. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will apply established testing methods to verify and validate software features and support the delivery of robust solutions for defence and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Help develop, review, and execute test cases and scripts based on software requirements and specifications.
• Conduct functional, integration, regression, and system testing of UAVs and ground control software.
• Identify, document, and report defects; work with the development team to clarify and resolve issues.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining test environments, including Hardware in the Loop and Simulation labs.
• Participate in requirements reviews and provide input on testability and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain test documentation such as plans, cases, results, and defect reports.
• Support configuration management and version control practices.
• Contribute to process improvement by providing feedback on software testing tools and procedures.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in information technology, software, or a related field.
• 2+ years' experience in a technical or engineering role within commercial, defence, or related systems.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
• Comfortable working in mixed software/hardware environments.
• Experience using defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong attention to detail and systematic problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills; able to contribute in team environments and follow established procedures.

Desirable:

• Experience working with, operating, or testing UAVs and related systems.
• Basic coding experience in C++ and/or C# .NET for investigating potential software defects, understanding code behaviour, and performing basic software development tasks.
• Experience testing graphical user interfaces, embedded software, or control systems.
• Exposure to requirements management tools and traceability.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity and secure testing practices.
• Exposure to defence, avionics, or real-time system testing.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
• Able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.

Benefits

• Generous study assistance and education options
• Salary packaging and Career Development support
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Formal reward and recognition program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.