Software Quality Engineer (Software Engineering)

Boeing; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Quality Engineer in Hazelwood, Missouri, to drive first-time quality across the software lifecycle within the Boeing Global Services (BGS) organization. You will ensure processes are planned and executed, guiding decisions and collaborating with programs to improve overall software quality.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, self-motivation, and the ability to work with minimal direction in a team environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, CS, or related field.
• 2+ years in SDLC (Requirements, Design, Code, Test).
• 2+ years in Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Familiarity with software quality standards (AS9115/DO-178MIL-STD-882E).

Responsibilities

• Participate in program activities from proposal through delivery.
• Act as independent QA advocate for PMs and customers.
• Coordinate support across SQEs to meet commitments.
• Verify lifecycle activities comply with processes, plans, standards.
• Identify non-compliances; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supplier teams to evaluate software quality.

Skills

SDLC

QMS

DO-178

AS9115

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS)

Tools

JIRA

DevSecOps tools

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.

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 a Software Quality Engineer to join our Boeing Global Services (BGS) organization in Hazelwood, Missouri.

Our team of highly motivated, customer-focused engineers’ partner with BGS programs 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 process for developing, controlling, and verifying software products is planned and executed, effectively improving the quality of our software products – whether developed by Boeing or provided by suppliers.

The quality engineer will utilize their software development and process expertise to effectively guide and influence project decisions. The selected candidate must work well with minimum direction, be self-motivated, with strong written and verbal communication skills, along with well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and maintain a psychologically safe work environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Actively participate in program activities, from initial proposal through planning, verification, certification and delivery
• Act as an independent set of eyes and ears for Program Managers and the customer, highlighting potential best practices on the team, as well as areas for improvement
• Coordinates support across SQEs supporting a program to ensure SQE commitments are met
• Verifies software lifecycle activities and products comply with approved software processes, plans, and standards
• Identifies process or product non-compliances; supports root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions and other defect investigation/prevention activities
• Teams with equipment managers of supplier products to evaluate supplier software development performance
• Identify and analyze program/project software quality metrics to improve software quality and manage risks

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 2+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
• 2+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 2+ years of software quality engineering experience supporting software with AS9115, DO-178, and/or MIL-STD-882E requirements
• 2+ years of experience with Software Development Processes
• Experience with DevSecOps and associated tools
• Experience with Project Management of products developed using Agile software development practices and tools (JIRA)

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: $83,300 - $112,700/Annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2026

Export Control Requirements

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.

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 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.

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.