Quality Manager - Software Quality Engineering

Job Description
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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 one of the following locations: Mesa, AZ; Saint Charles, MO; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; Ridley Park, PA or Huntsville, AL.
In this role you will lead a team of Software Quality Engineers supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. You will align SQE priorities with program needs, partner with Business Unit leads to define workload and technical expectations, and drive improved SQE engagement and software quality practices across the organization.
Position Responsibilities:

• 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; escalate and resolve elevated SQE issues.

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership."
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience supporting software development programs, including hands-on experience with software verification, reviews, or testing
• 1+ year of experience supporting software quality engineering with AS9115 and/or DO-178 requirements
• 1+ year of experience working with program leadership to prioritize and resolve technical quality issues

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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 DevSecOps tooling and secure software development lifecycle (SAST/DAST, automated builds, artifact management)
• Experience coordinating supplier quality assurance for embedded or avionics software

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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.
Travel:
This position may require up to 10% travel
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
Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; Saint Charles, MO; Mesa, AZ; Huntsville, AL: USD $170,100 - 226,800
Ridley Park, PA: USD $181,800 - 242,400
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 29, 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.