Senior Systems Software Engineer - Aviation DO-178C Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan with employer contrib.

BUPA Medical Plan

Well-being programs

Job summary

Boeing is hiring a Senior Systems Software Engineer based in Bristol, UK. You will certify embedded software for seat systems, coordinate with suppliers and global Boeing sites, and ensure compliance with EASA/FAA standards.

You will lead DO-178C/ED-12C based activities, mentor engineers, and drive process improvements while collaborating across regulatory reviews and supplier negotiations. This role requires willingness to travel up to 25% and a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology (incl. manufacturing engineering tech), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

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 throughout 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.

Skills

RTCA DO-178 certifications

Embedded software

Regulatory submissions

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

JIRA

GitLab

Job description

Boeing is hiring a Senior Systems Software Engineer based in Bristol, UK. You will certify embedded software for seat systems, coordinate with suppliers and global Boeing sites, and ensure compliance with EASA/FAA standards.

You will lead DO-178C/ED-12C based activities, mentor engineers, and drive process improvements while collaborating across regulatory reviews and supplier negotiations. This role requires willingness to travel up to 25% and a security clearance.