Software Engineer–Systems; Mid-Level or Lead

Software Engineer–Systems (Mid-Level or Lead)

Apply for a Software Engineer–Systems (Mid-Level or Lead) role with Boeing located in Everett, Washington. This position is part of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Software Engineering organization and focuses on Environmental Control Systems (ECS) software.

Boeing is committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive. The Lead Software Certification Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring that aircraft meet and exceed FAA regulatory safety standards and contributes to the certification process.

• Lead and manage a team of engineers focused on the certification of design, analysis, and testing of aircraft systems and components.
• Drive process improvement activities and collaborate with leadership to establish goals.
• Develop program‑specific software certification requirements for flow‑down to suppliers.
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions that meet safety and certification milestones.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate system‑level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational, and performance requirements with clear traceability.
• Implement engineering strategies that emphasize safety and reliability, cultivating a safety‑first mindset.
• Serve as the primary liaison for FAA representatives, facilitating transparent communication throughout the certification journey.
• Collaborate with FAA to navigate the certification process and ensure aircraft designs comply with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation for FAA certification.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff to enhance professional growth and technical expertise.
• Analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges using data‑driven decision‑making and industry best practices.

• 3+ years of experience leading embedded software development, verification, or compliance activities.
• 3+ years of experience with RTCA DO‑178(B/C) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification.
• 5+ years of experience working with software development life cycle processes.

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Level 3: 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 4: 9+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist.
• Experience with software development life cycles, configuration management, and agile practices.
• Experience leading software development projects, including architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs.
• Experience leading development, selection, tailoring, and deployment of processes, tools, and metrics.
• Strong data collection, organization, synthesis, and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of requirement traceability and software development processes in compliance with internal and industry standards.
• Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software quality and safety.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW). Post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in policies.

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This is a union‑represented position.

A technical assessment is required as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Competitive base pay with variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees can enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, and other benefits. Pay is based on experience,…