Senior Software Application Tester

Senior Software Application Tester

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Application Tester to join the team in Seattle, WA; Renton; WA; Tukwila, WA; Berkeley, MO; or Hazelwood, MO.

The Software Application Tester will lead testing activities for mission-critical software and systems while defining test strategy. You will plan and execute test programs, manage a team of testers and Quality Assurance (QA) engineers, and ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance with standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the overall test strategy, test plans, and test schedules

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of test engineers and QA specialists

• Coordinate test activities across engineering, product, systems, and integration teams

• Define test environments, tooling, automation strategy, and metrics for quality

• Oversee test execution: functional, integration, system, performance, regression, and acceptance testing

• Manage defective lifecycle and ensure timely resolution and risk mitigation

• Communicate test status, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders and leadership

• Ensure compliance with relevant processes, industry standards, and certification requirements

• Support release planning and readiness reviews

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in test management, quality assurance leadership, and/or equivalent roles

• Experience in test planning, execution, and test process improvement

• Experience with test automation frameworks, tools, and Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) integration

• Experience leading cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities

• Experience with bug/issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA) and test management tools (e.g., TestRail)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical industries

• Experience with systems integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, or embedded systems testing

• Experience with regulatory and certification processes relevant to the domain

• Advanced degree (MS) or relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced/Expert, PMP)

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.

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: $122,400 - $177,100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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