Job Description
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Boeing delivers leading-edge platforms, technology, services, and capabilities to bring the best value to the Ministry of Defence and UK national security services.
Employing more than 1,800 people, Boeing Defence UK provides long-term support for more than 120 Boeing military rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircrafts in the UK. For example, the Chinook and Apache helicopters, and the Poseidon and C-17 airplanes. Our support ranges from mission critical Logistics Information Services, next generation in-flight digital tools, to aircraft and operational modelling and simulation methodology.
Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, Boeing Defence UK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.
Please note: this role is subject to successful Contract Award.
This is an on-site based role in Bristol, with flexibility for occasional remote working at the discretion of the management team.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer to join our dynamic team in Digital Services and Analytics (DS&A). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manual & automation testing, particularly with Selenium, and experience in Java programming. Familiarity with cloud technologies and DevOps practices is a plus for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on project requirements and design specifications
- Execute test cases and conduct both manual and automated testing to ensure product quality
- Identify, record, document, and track software defects and collaborate with the development team to resolve issues
- Work closely with software developers to understand product architecture and technical requirements
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks and tools
- Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings
- Provide clear and concise feedback to the development team regarding product quality and potential areas for improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products
- Stay abreast of industry best practices, tools, and technologies related to software testing and quality assurance.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Proven experience as a Software Test Engineer or similar role
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes
- Experience in creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Proficiency in both manual and automated testing tools and frameworks
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
- Exposure to Selenium, IntelliJ, GITHUB, JMeter
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies and practices
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Attention to detail and a passion for ensuring software quality
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Test Automation tools like Selenium Webdriver, SmartBear Test complete, GitLab, IntelliJ & TestNG Framework.
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Knowledge of API testing and tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
- Familiarity with Test Management tools like Microfocus ALM.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee
As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you’ll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you’ll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
- Access to a wide-range of free learning courses and tools to support your professional development.
- Inclusive culture, with a range of societies that you can get involved in.
- Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
- Company-paid private healthcare medical plan (BUPA Medical Plan) and annual health assessment entitlement.
- Enhanced sickness pay.
- Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
- Access to a life insurance entitlement of six times your annual salary.
- Access to a wide-range of physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives.
Security Clearance and Eligibility
Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.
Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).
Applications for this position will be accepted until
Sept. 30, 2025
Export Control Details: Non – US based job
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
