Expert Software Certification Engineer

Job Summary

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.

Software Engineering and Systems Integration team in the UK works across Boeing Defence, Commercial Airplanes, Global Services, and Uncrewed Technologies. The Software Engineering team develops Synthetic Environment Sub-systems, Mission Systems Capability, Autonomous Behaviours, enhances Ground Control Systems, Technical Publications, and various in-house proprietary tools for the Defence platforms. The team also contributes to Commercial Modifications of aircraft, development of Onboard Network Systems, Cabin Interiors, and supporting Supplemental Type Certification effort.

E-7 Mission Systems and Commercial Mods Certification Engineer based in Bristol to support the growing Commercial Modifications statement of work (SoW) and contribute to the Mission Systems Capability within the defence portfolio.

• Contribute to the mission of certifying and delivering safe and reliable airborne software components, in collaboration with our suppliers and global Boeing sites. Ensure aircraft meets and exceeds the rigorous safety standards set forth by EASA and/or FAA.
• Play a vital role in fostering a culture of safety and excellence, making significant contributions to the certification process against DO-178B/C objectives across all SOIs.

• Development and sustainment of E-7 U.K. Mission Systems to deliver Aircraft Mission Computing and Ground Mission Support software from the U.K. in collaboration with Boeing Defence Australia and Boeing Defence U.S.
• Establish technical scope of work in the UK based on the requirement for delivering U.K. unique capabilities, in collaboration with global teams.
• Define the capability requirements (tools, methods, process, people) needed to deliver the defined scope of work.

• This requisition is for a locally hired position in Bristol, Fleet, or Frimley, UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
• The position is expected to be hybrid with 3 days working from office. Onsite work at one of the listed location options is required on a discretionary basis and may change in the future.
• Business travel required: up to 25% of working time to collaborate with stakeholders and other Boeing locations, both domestically across the UK and internationally. In the first months of employment, more frequent travel will be required.

• Review and approve suppliers’ software lifecycle data (e.g., software architecture, design document, requirement document) throughout software lifecycle processes from planning to certification.
• Generate Software Components (PDIs), User Modifiable Software (UMS) and/or Field Loadable software in response to modifications requested at aircraft level in compliance with DO-178B/C.
• Oversee and verify the compliance preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for certification.
• Work collaboratively with regulatory representatives, Boeing EUMs suppliers and global Boeing sites to ensure all systems and software designs comply with stringent regulatory requirements, safety standards, and Boeing’s internal standards.
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones.
• Lead activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• Lead development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.
• Participate in industry working groups to develop industry guidance and standards and author internal design practice documentation and standards.

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics,…