Senior Systems Software Engineer

Boeing; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual incentive

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Company paid medical plan

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited in Bristol, UK seeks a Senior Systems Software Engineer to lead certification of seat-related embedded software, ensuring DO-178C/ED-12C compliance and regulatory approvals. The role requires collaboration with global teams and suppliers to certify safety-critical avionics software.

You will mentor engineers, manage certification artifacts, and coordinate cross-functional activities to meet strict aviation standards, including EASA and FAA expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited program. Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead software certification strategy and execution for seat-related embedded systems (seat controllers, motors, occupant sensors, in-seat electronics, integrated cabin control interfaces).
• Act as the primary technical authority for DO-178C/ED-12C-based certification efforts for seat software and coordinate cross-functional and supplier activities to achieve regulatory approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers, drive process improvements, and represent Boeing in regulatory reviews and supplier negotiations.
• Review suppliers’ software lifecycle data (architecture, design, requirements, verification, certification) across planning to certification phases.
• Oversee supplier software development and lifecycle processes, audits, and ensure deliverables meet Boeing standards and regulatory expectations.
• Prepare and maintain certification packages and software compliance documentation submitted to certification authorities; respond to inquiries and auditor requests.
• Develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, interfaces and designs for software systems; automate the certification process.
• Provide SME during certification reviews, design reviews, and regulator meetings; travel to supplier sites, test labs and regulator sessions as needed.

Skills

RTCA DO-178(B/C/D)

Embedded RTOS

Regulatory submissions

Airborne systems

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or higher

Tools

Git

JIRA

GitLab

Job description

Senior Systems Software Engineer Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited 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. Find your future with us.

The team:

The Software Engineering and Systems Integration team in the UK is actively working across Boeing Defence, Commercial Airplanes, Global services and Uncrewed technologies. The Software Engineering team works in the development of Synthetic Environment Sub-systems, Mission Systems Capability, Autonomous Behaviours, enhancement of Ground Control Systems, Technical Publications and various in-house proprietary tools for the Defence platforms. The team is also contributing to Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Seats Certification.

The Role:

We are now seeking a Senior Systems Software Engineer based in Bristol UK, to support the growing BCA Seats statement of work (SoW). Within this role you will contribute to the mission of certifying and delivering safe and reliable airborne software components, in collaboration with our suppliers and global Boeing sites. You will ensure our aircraft not only meets but exceeds the rigorous safety standards set forth by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and/or US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). The Software Engineer will be part of the team fostering a culture of safety and excellence, making significant contributions to the certification process against DO-178B/C objectives and working across all SOIs.

Hiring details:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Bristol, UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. This position is expected to be hybrid with 3 days working from office. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Business Travel Requirement:

You will be required to travel up to 25% of your working time to collaborate with different stakeholders and other Boeing locations, both domestically across the UK (Bristol, Fleet, and Frimley) and internationally.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead software certification strategy and execution for seat-related embedded systems (seat controllers, motors, occupant sensors, in-seat electronics, integrated cabin control interfaces).
• Act as the primary technical authority for DO-178C/ED-12C-based certification efforts for seat software and coordinate cross-functional and supplier activities to achieve regulatory approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers, drive process improvements, and represent Boeing in regulatory reviews and supplier negotiations.
• Review suppliers’ software lifecycle data (i.e. software architecture, software design document, software requirement document, software verification and validation document) throughout software lifecycle processes; from planning, requirements, development/implementation, verification and certification phases
• Oversee supplier software development and lifecycle processes, perform supplier audits/assessments, and ensure supplier deliverables meet Boeing standards and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee and verify the compliance preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for certification
• Work collaboratively and transparently with regulatory representatives, Boeing EUMs suppliers and global Boeing sites to ensure all systems and software designs comply not only with stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards but also with Boeing’s internal standards
• Prepare and maintain certification packages and software compliance documentation submitted to certification authorities; respond to technical inquiries and auditor requests.
• Perform activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
• Perform activities to automate the certification process.
• Provide subject-matter expertise during certification reviews, design reviews, and regulator meetings; travel to supplier sites, test labs, and regulator sessions as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science Ability to obtain security clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience applying RTCA DO-178(B/C/D) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, with emphasis on Embedded Software in planning, requirements/traceability, verification, reviews, and certification artifacts.
• 5+ years of Experience across Software Lifecycle Data Items, and Software standards such DO-330 and DO-331.
• Lead software safety analyses (SW FMEA, SW contribution to FHA/SHA), support system safety cases, and propose architectural/mitigation strategies to reduce software-related hazards.
• Prepare, present, and defend certification artifacts to internal Boeing authorities and external regulators (FAA/EASA/CAAC); respond to audit questions and findings.
• Proven experience leading supplier oversight, audits, and resolving supplier-supplied software issues.
• Strong background in real-time embedded software, RTOS, device drivers, and HW–SW integration for avionics ECUs.
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills for regulatory submissions and reviews.
• Knowledge of DO-254 (FPGA/ASIC) interactions when seat controllers include custom hardware.
• Drive improvements to Boeing seat-software certification processes, templates, automation, and tools; mentor/lead junior certification engineers.
• Manage schedule, risk, and stakeholder expectations for certification milestones; travel to suppliers, test labs, and regulatory meetings as required.
• Experience with Boeing processes and specifications, or prior OEM certification experience.
• Experience using common software version control tools such as Git, or equivalent Experience with Agile planning tool such as JIRA, GITLAB, or similar

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives Conflict of Interest Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.