Senior Quality Manager - Software Quality

Boeing; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 249,900 - 338,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Aurora, CO is seeking a Senior Manager for Software Quality Engineering to lead a cross-functional team. This role involves defining quality strategies, overseeing verification processes, and managing enterprise improvements. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in software engineering and management, exceptional communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. The position offers substantial salary potential and relocation assistance, with up to 40% travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing managers with leadership roles.
• 5+ years in software engineering or quality assurance.
• Exceptional executive presence with communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross‑functional team in software quality engineering.
• Define and execute quality policies across product lines.
• Oversee verification processes for safety-critical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Software Quality Engineering

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Budget Management

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) – Senior Manager – Software Quality Engineering

Location: Aurora, CO.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross‑functional team of managers and employees responsible for software quality engineering.
• Define and execute organizational‑level plans, policies, and strategies that drive software quality, safety, and compliance across the Company’s product lines.
• Guide development of long‑term business and technical strategies; influence company policy and recommendations for budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Oversee and approve enterprise‑scale verification approaches, qualification strategies, and lifecycle processes for safety‑critical and mission‑critical systems.
• Ensure alignment of supplier ecosystems and technical partners to organizational quality standards; own high‑level supplier performance and escalation management.
• Lead high‑impact continuous improvement initiatives (value stream assessments, enterprise automation strategy, cross‑program defect elimination).
• Serve as primary liaison with senior executives, customers, and external stakeholders on matters of organizational significance.
• Set and monitor organization‑wide KPIs for software quality, delivery risk, and compliance; ensure realistic budgets and schedules are set and met.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications directly related to the work.
• 5+ years managing managers (leadership of multiple layers of management).
• 5+ years software engineering, quality assurance, or related disciplines with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• 5+ years influencing executive decisions, shaping organizational policy, and delivering measurable enterprise improvements.
• 5+ years demonstrating executive presence with exceptional written and oral communication skills; able to influence senior leaders, present complex technical/organizational matters clearly, and lead high‑stakes discussions.
• 5+ years managing large budgets, multi‑program resource planning, and senior stakeholder communications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• Active U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with safety‑critical development standards (e.g., DO-178B/C).
• Practical experience with Agile software development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in Software Quality Engineering practices (test strategy, test automation, static analysis, code reviews).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling and secure software development lifecycle (SAST/DAST, automated builds, artifact management).
• Experience coordinating supplier quality assurance for embedded or avionics software.

Other Requirements

• Conflict of interest assessment required.
• Must meet U.S. export‑control compliance requirements (U.S. Person: citizen, permanent resident, or eligible refugee/asylee).
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• May require up to 40% travel.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
• 1st shift position.

Benefits & Compensation

Summary pay range: USD $249,900 – $338,100.

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, disability, or other protected characteristics.