Software Engineer - Test and Validation

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

The Boeing Company is seeking a broad range of experience levels including Experienced, Senior, and Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) Level Test & Verification Engineers who will provide engineering support for a new SW engineering initiative involving CI/CD pipelines and AI tools. This position will be physically located in Cambridge, MA.

• Set up and configure test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations to replicate production environments.
• Design, develop, and complete test and verification of software products to ensure quality, reliability, and functionality.
• Partner with stakeholders to review and identify software requirements, test objectives, test strategies, and testability.
• Design test plans, cases, and scenarios to meet software requirements and specifications.
• Execute test cases and scenarios to verify functionality, performance, and safety of software systems; identify and report defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Provide test results and feedback on software design and functionality to resolve defects and vulnerabilities.
• Create, document, and maintain test plans, procedures, cases, artifacts, metrics, and data in accordance with data privacy and security protocols and standards.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.
• Perform software project management functions across test and verification activities involving multifunctional teams.
• Set up and maintain a Hardware-In-the-Loop automation system for automating system level software and hardware tests for avionics platforms.

• Leads the setup and configuration of test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations to replicate production environments.
• Familiar with automated testing methodologies and frameworks to ensure rapid and efficient test execution is a plus.
• Willingness to use AI Tools in HIL development required; familiarity is a plus but not required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with CI/CD (Dev Sec Ops ) teams to integrate software deployment with hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.
• Proficient in NI Test Stand, NI Veri Stand, and NI LabVIEW for HIL testing and automation.
• Excellent collaborator with cross-functional teams to achieve a common goal, including a teamwork mindset, good communication skills, and a desire for fast-paced development.
• Advises on the setup and configuration of test environments, including hardware, software, and data configurations to replicate production environments.
• Familiarity with FPGA testing/architecture is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with NI PXIe systems and hardware integration.
• Knowledge of avionics communication protocols (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, CAN) a plus.
• Experience in verifying and validating avionics display systems a plus.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and signal processing techniques.
• Familiar with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experienced with automated test and verification.
• Comfortable with lab and hardware systems/equipment.

• Bachelor s degree and typically 3 or more years  experience in a software engineering classification or a Master s degree with 1 year of experience in a software engineering classification.
• Must be able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA
• No relocation offered

• Education or experience in modern HIL techniques and/or use of AI Tools
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance if sponsored.

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