Quality Manager, Software Quality Engineering

Company

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a hands‑on Quality Manager, Software Quality Engineering to join our Quality & Lean Organization in Multiple Locations!

This is an on‑site position and may be located at Berkeley, MO;
Mesa, AZ or Ridley Park, PA.

In this role you will lead a distributed team of Software Quality Engineers supporting mission‑critical aerospace and defense programs. You will align SQE priorities with program needs across St. Louis, Huntington Beach, and Fairfax, partner with Business Unit leads to define workload and technical expectations, and drive improved SQE engagement and software quality practices across the organization.

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Software Quality Engineers supporting multiple BDS programs; own hiring, performance development, and career progression.
• Translate program technical and contractual requirements into SQE priorities and deliverables; align SQE execution with program schedules and budgets.
• Define and implement SQE processes, checklists, and metrics to verify software compliance, reliability, and safety on assigned programs.
• Provide approval and oversight of technical approaches, software verification strategies, and software quality artifacts.
• Coordinate supplier SQE activities; provide technical direction and assess supplier deliverables for quality and conformance.
• Identify and drive continuous process improvements (root‑cause analysis, lessons learned, defect reduction).
• Maintain productive relationships with customers, stakeholders, program managers, and cross‑functional teams; escape and resolve elevated SQE issues.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non‑US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 5+ years experience supporting software development programs, including hands‑on experience with software verification, reviews, or testing.
• 1+ year experience leading technical teams (people management, mentoring, performance management).
• 1+ year proven ability working with program leadership to prioritize and resolve technical quality issues.

• Active U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with safety‑critical development standards (e.g., DO‑178B/C or equivalent).
• 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 Dev Sec Ops  tooling and secure software development lifecycle (SAST/DAST, automated builds, artifact management).
• Experience coordinating supplier quality assurance for embedded or avionics software.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Travel:
This position may require up to 30% travel.

Total Rewards:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Benefits:
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 programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $160,650 – $217,350

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements,…