Software Engineer-Systems; Systems

Software Engineer-Systems (Mid-Level or Lead)

Company: The Boeing Company

Location: Everett, Washington

This role supports the Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Software team within Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Software Engineering organization. The Lead Software Certification Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring aircraft meet FAA safety standards.

• Lead and manage a team of engineers focused on the certification of design, analysis, and testing of aircraft systems and components, with an unwavering commitment to safety.
• Lead process improvement activities and work with leadership team to establish process improvement goals.
• Leads development of program specific software certification requirements for flow down to suppliers.
• Lead and monitor project progress and performance, ensuring that engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones.
• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that emphasize safety and reliability, aligning with Boeing's commitment to delivering the highest quality aircraft. Cultivate a safety-first mindset.
• Serve as the primary liaison for FAA representatives, facilitating transparent communication and collaboration throughout the certification journey.
• Collaborate closely with the FAA to navigate the complex certification process, ensuring that all aircraft designs comply with stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for FAA certification, ensuring that all materials reflect the highest standards of accuracy and thoroughness.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, instilling a deep understanding of safety protocols and certification processes to enhance their professional growth and technical expertise.
• Analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges with a focus on safety, leveraging data-driven decision-making and industry best practices.

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

• 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.
• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist.
• Experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and best agile software engineering practices.
• Experience leading software development projects, including activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• Experience leading development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.
• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software.
• Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety.

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This is a union-represented position.

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 is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Experienced Level (Level
3): $124,100 - $167,900.
Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level
4): $151,300 - $204,700.

• Right to Work (English)
• Right to Work (Spanish)
• E-Verify (English)
• E-Verify (Spanish)

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