Senior Test Architect

Senior Test Architect

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Senior Test Architect to join a winning team in direct support of the next generation Air Dominance platforms of the future in Berkeley, MO focusing on support of the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business organization.

The ideal candidate will serve as the software team point of contact for all testing-related activities across the team. The Test Architect will define and communicate test architecture and strategy, guide development of software test environments from component through system levels, ensure traceability inside the MBSE environment, and ensure all software test plans and associated documentation are produced and maintained.

Position Responsibilities:  

• Define, document, and communicate the software test architecture and test strategy to ensure alignment across the software team
• Provide regular status updates and briefings to software management on software test architecture, test design decisions, risks, and progress
• Guide and facilitate technical discussions related to software test approaches, traceability, verification planning, and documentation within the MBSE environment
• Lead the definition and evolution of the software test environment (tools, frameworks, CI/CD integration, test data, emulation, hardware-in-loop) at component, integration, and system levels
• Ensure development, review, approval, and delivery of all software test plans, procedures, and associated artifacts (test cases, pass/fail criteria, traceability matrices)
• Ensure test artifacts are linked to requirements and design artifacts to maintain traceability through MBSE
• Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies in test architecture; propose mitigations and escalate as appropriate
• Collaborate with product, systems engineering, verification & validation, and hardware teams to coordinate test activities and schedule integration test events
• Mentor and coach software test engineers on test design, automation best practices, and MBSE traceability
• Support audits, readiness reviews, and test milestone reviews; prepare artifacts and present test readiness evidence
• Collaborate on common test solutions across multiple programs

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):  

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment (An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start may be required)
• This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
• Bachelor's Degree
• 12+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing software test environments, including hardware, software, and network configuration to replicate production environments

Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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 and 14+ years of related work experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience or 22+ years of related, relevant experience
• Experience in software test architecture, including leadership of test strategy for complex embedded or safety‑critical systems
• Demonstrated experience with MBSE tools and practices and establishing test traceability to requirements and design
• Strong knowledge of test design techniques, verification & validation processes, and test automation frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test harnesses, simulation/emulation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Excellent communication skills; experience briefing senior management and cross-discipline stakeholders
• Proven ability to author and maintain comprehensive test plans, procedures, and traceability matrices
• Strong mentorship and team collaboration skills
• Familiarity with open architecture constructs like Agile Mission Systems Government Reference Architecture (AMS/GRA), Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), and Open Container Initiative (OCI)
• Experience with Agile software development and related processes
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

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.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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: $198,050- $267,950

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, 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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