Senior Software Certification Engineer

Senior Software Certification Engineer

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 12, 2026
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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 opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Software Certification Engineer is a cornerstone of Boeing's unwavering commitment to safety and excellence in aviation. This role is crucial in ensuring that our aircraft not only meet the regulatory standards set by the FAA but also embody the highest levels of safety and reliability.

• Lead and manage a team of engineers focused on the design, analysis, and testing of aircraft systems and components, with an unwavering commitment to safety.
• Cultivate a safety-first mindset within the engineering unit, ensuring that all engineering practices prioritize the well-being of passengers and crew.
• Collaborate closely with the FAA to navigate the complex certification process, ensuring that all aircraft designs comply with stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that emphasize safety and reliability, aligning with Boeing’s commitment to delivering the highest quality aircraft.
• Serve as the primary liaison for FAA representatives, facilitating transparent communication and collaboration throughout the certification journey.
• 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.
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring that engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist.
• 9+ years of experience in RTCA DO-178(B/C) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification.
• 5+ years’ experience in software engineering.

• 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.
• 12+ 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 with concurrent software and distributed systems.
• 12+ years’ experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and best agile software engineering practices.
• 9+ years’ experience developing, documenting and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• 9+ years’ experience leading software development projects.
• Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• Leads development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.
• Experience using common software version control tools such as Git.
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