Software Certification Engineer

Boeing; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Software Certification Engineer based in the UK. This role involves certifying airborne software components and ensuring compliance with safety standards set by EASA and FAA. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience with DO-178B/C certification processes. This hybrid position requires collaboration across various locations and stakeholders, with an attractive benefits package that includes competitive salary, flexible work options, and support for continuous learning.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Excellent parental leave options

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid medical plan

Access to well-being programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and approve suppliers' software lifecycle data.
• Generate Software Components in compliance with DO-178B/C.
• Oversee compliance preparation and submission for certification.
• Collaborate with regulatory representatives and Boeing EUMs suppliers.
• Monitor project progress ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions.
• Lead activities to document and maintain software systems architecture.

Skills

Experience with DO-178B/C

Software Lifecycle Documentation

Embedded Software Knowledge

Agile Software Engineering

Experience with Git

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field

Tools

JIRA

GITLAB

Job description

Software Certification Engineer (Senior or Expert level)

Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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 Commercial Modification of aircrafts, development of Onboard Network Systems, Cabin Interiors and supporting Supplemental Type Certification effort.

The Role (Commercial Mods and Seats)

We are now seeking a Senior Software Certification Engineer based in Bristol, Fleet, or Frimley UK, to support the growing Commercial Modifications 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 Senior Software Certification Engineer will play a vital role in 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, Fleet, or Frimley, 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 at one of the listed location options. 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. During the first months of employment, more frequent travel to other locations will be required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review and approve suppliers’ software lifecycle data (i.e. software architecture, software design document, software requirement document) throughout software lifecycle processes; from planning, requirements, development/implementation, verification and certification phases.
• Generate Software Components (PDIs), User Modifiable Software (UMS) and/or Field Loadable software in response to modifications requested at aircraft level in compliance with DO-178B/C.
• 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.
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring that engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones.
• Lead activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• Lead development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.
• Participate in industry working groups to develop industry guidance and standards as well as authoring internal design practice documentation and standards.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Level 4 (Senior):

• 5+ years of experience as, or working with Designated Engineering Representative (DER), or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist or EASA/FAA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in RTCA DO-178(B/C/D) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, with emphasis on Embedded Software.
• 5+ years of experience across Software Lifecycle Data Items, and Software standards such DO-330 and DO-331.

Level 5 (Expert):

• Current Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist or Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE).
• 12+ years’ experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and agile software engineering best practices.
• 10+ years’ experience developing, documenting and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• 10+ years’ experience leading software development projects.
• Experience using common software version control tools such as Git, or equivalent.
• Experience with Agile planning tool such as JIRA, GITLAB, or similar.
• Domain expertise in either Interior Cabins, Seats, In Flight Entertainment systems or Onboard Network Systems.

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, tools and incentives.

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 requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

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)

Software Certification Engineer Senior or Expert level • UK,Fleet,GBR