KC-46 Aerial Refueling Entry Level Software Test Engineer

Job Description
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The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Entry Level Software Test Engineer to join the KC-46 Tanker Aerial Refueling (AR) Software team located in Tukwila, WA . This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility and Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) organization.
The AR SW team supports US Air Force and international KC-46 customers, providing integrated hardware and software solutions that enable aerial refueling capabilities. A variety of software work is needed including Real Time control software, communications software, and graphical user interface development including video overlays as well as iPad-like application development on operator displays.
This position will include variety of informal and formal software testing activities focused on new capability development, delivered capability upgrades, defect correction, and proof-of-concept prototyping via Internal Research and Development (IR&D) activities.
Position Responsibilities:
Design, develop and test software components and functions

Support development of software functional requirements

Specify internal and external software interfaces

Conduct software test driven development

Conduct and support peer reviews on all software life cycle data

Support integration, ground and flight test events

Contribute to the success of an Agile development team

Support sprint planning and meet sprint commitments

The successful candidate enjoys working collaboratively with others, has a commitment to customer satisfaction, quality and process improvement, and is successful working in a multi-contract/multi-project environment.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future.
Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:
This position requires the ability to obtain a SECRET U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain SECRET U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start).
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

Experienced with Windows, Mac, iOS, and/or Linux development environments

Experience with any of the following software development languages: Java, C+, C, C#, or Ada

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with Ada, C or C+ Real Time software development or have completed college level coursework in C or C+ programming in a Real Time environment

Experience with Embedded (real-time) software development

Experience with DO-178

Hardware and Software Integration experience

Experience working within an Agile development team

Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (eg Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required but would be less than 10%.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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.
Work Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Associate: $74,800.00 - $101,200.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 6, 2024.
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.
"U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
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.
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.