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 currently seeking a Software Quality Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to support ourAvionX teamlocated inLong Beach, California.This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology (ET&T) Software Engineering organization. 

As a member of this Boeing Software Quality team, you have the autonomy and responsibility to work with programs to assure the right processes are used for developing, controlling, and verifying software products, whether developed by Boeing or provided by suppliers.

The successful candidate for this position will have a broad background in software development practices, tools, and processes combined with a passion for advocating First Time Quality strategies. Experience with RTCA’s DO-178, DO-330 specifications and knowledge of quality standards (e.g. AS9100 / AS9115) is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, and able to quickly learn the responsibilities of the position. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, are crucial for success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Defines and maintains program level software quality engineering processes, resources, and infrastructure

• Actively participates in program activities, from initial proposal and planning to verification/certification and delivery

• Performs process and product audits to verify software lifecycle activities and products comply with approved software processes, plans, and standards

• Supports program milestone and formal review meetings, occasionally preparing and presenting information

• Ensures integrity of the test process and verifies test results.

• Performs final reconciliation of software data products

• 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 monitor and evaluate supplier software development performance

• Acts 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

• Supports the identification and analysis of program/project software quality metrics to improve software quality and manage risk

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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. 

• Level 2: 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Level 3: 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) auditing 

• Software Quality Engineering experience supporting software with AS9115, DO-178, and/or MIL-STD-882E requirements 

• Software development experience in a collaborative team environment using agile principles and a structured development process including code reviews and automated DevOps processes/tools 

Drug Free Workplace: 

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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. 

Pay & Benefits:  

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 for Associate Level (Level 2): $74,800 - $101,200 

Summary pay range for Experienced Level (Level 3): $89,250 - $120,750 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 09, 2026

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.