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Senior Airworthiness Software Certification Engineer

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Base salary $122,400  to $213,150

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About this job

Senior Airworthiness Software Certification Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

 

The Safety, Security, and Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is seeking a Senior Airworthiness Software Certification Engineer to join the Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness Division

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including, Senior (Level 4 or Level 5) Engineers.

As the Airworthiness Certification Engineer supporting software certification across a range of programs, you will take on a key leadership role in ensuring airworthiness certification. Your primary responsibilities will include guiding engineering leadership and their teams through the certification process, adhering to EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations, DO-178 activities, MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, and relevant regulatory standards. In addition, you will be tasked with providing regular status updates and metrics to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet challenging deadlines. You should have extensive experience in managing or leading projects and teams, showcasing your ability to drive success across diverse initiatives. A proven history of overseeing large projects or programs, utilizing project management tools and processes effectively, is crucial. Additionally, experience in planning project budgets and monitoring financial performance is required.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Manages the airworthiness activities of an active domestic or international military program
  • Supports program audits with foreign airworthiness authorities
  • Maintains costs and schedule and assists program owners in understanding certification issues
  • Assist in the development of certification strategies for software certification to EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations, DO-178, MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, and relevant regulatory standards for military airworthiness programs.
  • Assist in the mentoring of DO-178 CVEs and other disciplines for military airworthiness programs
  • Participates in industry standards development and benchmarking to inform new and innovative solutions
  • Leads engagement with regulators on complex programs or initiatives to shape and influence certification strategies, approaches, activities. Leads partnership and integration with regulatory authorities to complete validation of airworthiness to applicable requirements as authorized
  • Provides consultation on technical support, training, tools and resources provided to the delegated approval organization
  • Advises throughout the development of compliance reports and documents in accordance with applicable requirements and regulations
  • Leads, promotes and provides recommendations on global regulatory advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods
  • Provides advanced technical consultation across the enterprise on aerospace regulatory compliance projects and programs
  • This role will have the potential for up to 25% travel to support multiple programs.


This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • Level 4: 6 years of experience in working with key software development processes including system development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile software development, SCRUM, Waterfall and continuous integration for software development in a program management capacity
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Level 5: 10+ years of experience in working with key software development processes including system development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile software development, SCRUM, Waterfall and continuous integration for software development in a program management capacity
  • Experience implementing processes and standards compliant with airplane Software certification standards and/or FAA certification standards
  • Experience with software certification processes and standards, such as DO-178C or similar, and experience supporting internal software certification activities
  • Experience in aircraft certification (FAA, Mil-Hdbk-516, EMAR)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

 

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

  • Senior (Level 4): $122,400 - $190,900
  • Senior (Level 5): $148,750 - $213,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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- Senior (Level 4): $122,400 - $190,900 - Senior (Level 5): $148,750 - $213,150

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