Senior Software Test Engineer

The Boeing Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 149,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Maryland is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer for a role focused on UI validation, accessibility, and cloud-based testing across AWS/Azure. The position emphasizes automated and manual testing, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with security teams in a regulated environment.

Experience in CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), RESTful API testing, and defect tracking is required, with a strong emphasis on quality, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in Software Test Engineering or related field
• Bachelor’s can substitute for 4 years of experience; Master’s for 6 years

Responsibilities

• Test planning and execution for functional and regression testing of web applications
• UI validation and cross-browser testing
• Manual testing for complex scenarios
• Validate compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements
• Ensure accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG)
• Test enterprise applications in Windows Server environments
• Verify security controls and data protection measures
• Develop and maintain UI automation frameworks for regression testing
• API testing for RESTful services
• Integrate tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Manage defect tracking systems and coordinate resolutions
• Collaborate with development and security teams
• Document test results and quality metrics

Skills

UI testing

Functional testing

Regression testing

Cross-browser testing

UI automation

API testing

GitLab CI/CD

Defect tracking

Accessibility compliance

Cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

GitLab

AWS

Azure

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.

Senior Software Test Engineer

Why This is an Exciting Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Senior Software Test Engineer with strong UI testing expertise to ensure quality and compliance during the modernization of a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in functional and regression testing web applications, with a focus on user interface validation, accessibility compliance, and cross-browser compatibility testing.

Strong experience with UI automation frameworks, manual testing methodologies, and defect tracking systems is essential. You will validate that all system components meet federal cybersecurity requirements and government accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG) while ensuring a seamless user experience across the modernized platform.

Experience testing enterprise applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure), performing API testing for backend services (RESTful services), and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) for automated test execution is highly valued. This role requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous documentation practices, and the ability to collaborate with development and security teams in a regulated environment.

Position Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Execution:

• Perform functional and regression testing of web applications
• Conduct user interface validation and cross-browser compatibility testing
• Execute manual testing methodologies for complex scenarios

Compliance & Accessibility Testing:

• Validate compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements
• Ensure adherence to government accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG)
• Test enterprise applications in Windows Server environments
• Verify security controls and data protection measures
• Ensure seamless user experience across the modernized platform

Automation & Integration:

• Develop and maintain UI automation frameworks for regression testing
• Perform API testing for backend services (RESTful services)
• Integrate automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Manage defect tracking systems and coordinate issue resolution

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Collaborate with development and security teams
• Document test results, defects, and quality metrics
• Provide detailed analytical reports on system quality and readiness
• Participate in and adhere to Agile software development methodology

Experience and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

Required Education and Years of Experience:

• 13 Years of experience in Software Test Engineering roles or ahighly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
• A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with an in-scope CI Polygraph
• Extensive experiencein functional and regression testing of web applications
• Strong UI testing expertiseincluding user interface validation and cross-browser compatibility
• Proficiencywith defect tracking systems
• Knowledgeof federal cybersecurity requirements and government accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG)
• Familiaritywith cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• API testing experience(RESTful services)
• Experiencewith CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab
• Proven experiencewith UI automation frameworks and manual testing methodologies

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Agile development environments
• Self-motivated with excellent analytical skillsand meticulous documentation practices
• Strong collaboration skillsfor working with cross-functional teams in regulated environments

Telework/Remote Availability:

Telework/Remote work currently not authorized

Work Location(s):

Annapolis Junction, MD or Washington, DC

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

$149,000 - $185,700

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users' needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

• Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
• We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
• We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
• Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way.
• We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.

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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.

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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.