Software Engineering, Senior Staff

Company: BOEING
Location: Kent
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description 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. Boeing is seeking an experienced and dedicated Software Certification Engineer to lead our engineering team in the critical mission of developing and certifying safe, reliable, and innovative aircraft. This role is paramount in ensuring that our aircraft not only meet but exceed the rigorous safety standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Software Certification Engineer will play a vital role in fostering a culture of safety and excellence, making significant contributions to the certification process that underpins the trust of our customers and the flying public.

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. By partnering closely with the FAA, the Software Certification Engineer will help shape the future of aviation, driving innovation while safeguarding the trust of our customers and the flying public.
Join us in our mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. 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.
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.

Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. -

Bachelor's Degree
-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
- 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
- Experience with Agile planning tool such as JIRA, TSF


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

Union : This is a union-represented position

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Summary Pay Range - Level 4 (Senior) - $136,850 - $185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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