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# Lead Software Test & Verification Engineer, Phantom Works

- **Company:** Boeing Company
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $126,650.0 - $171,350.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Python (Programming Language), E2e Testing, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Subsystems, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Software Verification, Information Technology, Devsecops, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-984F637AB81689D4F7/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree
 * Ability to Obtain U.S. Secret - Final Post Start & Special Program Access
 * 5+ years of experience working in an Agile Software Development Environment
 * 5+ years of experience of Python development experience
 * 5+ years of experience using software testing frameworks such as GoogleTest and other end-to-end testing frameworks
 * 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and execution, * 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 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
 * Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
 * Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems
 * Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as software, electrical, mechanical, and systems
 * The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables
 * Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (eg, system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle
 * Ability to design and develop automation of software tests, execute automated tests, track results, manage test data, and utilize results to improve software quality
 * Knowledge of implementation of software test frameworks, tools and simulations. Knowledge of internal and external software test frameworks, architectures, best practices and application in industry
 * Knowledge of software practices (eg, configuration control, change management, problem reporting, software design, peer review, testing, and T&E specific practices), programming languages, operating systems and computing technology applicable to laboratory and flight test systems, including real-time, non-real-time, network-centric, monitoring and control applications
 * Knowledge of test program design (eg, design of experiments, test plan development, validation), 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., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, 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.

## Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Software Test & Verification Engineer to join the Phantom Works Software Team in Berkeley, MO (St. Louis area). Boeing Phantom Works is building the next generation of combat aircraft and the infrastructure required to test and validate designs; we're looking for enthusiastic software engineers to join us on that journey.

As part of the Electromagnetic Verification Facility (EMVF) team, you'll provide engineering leadership to direct the software verification activities, including reviewing requirements from the verification point of view, developing test processes and tools in accordance with Boeing Design Practices, and leading a team of verification engineers to develop requirements-based test cases. The successful candidate will work with program management to ensure verification activities are accomplished in accordance with the program schedule and budget.

Join Us. Build Next-Gen Flight Systems.

Are you a meticulous verification lead who thrives on fast-paced teams and rises to the challenge of delivering safe, high-quality software? Join a collaborative engineering organization where you'll lead a team of testers who work closely with software developers, systems engineers, cross-functional stakeholders, and support teams to release production-ready code for state-of-the-art systems. In this role, you will be able to make an immediate impact on systems where reliability and safety are mission-critical, work in a fast-paced Agile environment, and shape and improve test strategy, automation, and verification for cutting-edge defense software.

Position Responsibilities:

 * Leads a group of software verification engineers responsible for design, development, and completion of test and verification of software products to ensure quality, reliability, and functionality.
 * Designs 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, identifying and reporting defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities found during testing processes including formal qualification testing of all software.
 * Provides test results and feedback on software design and functionality to resolve defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities.
 * Develops and maintains automated test scripts and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.


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