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Software Certification Engineer (Senior or Expert level)

Boeing

Frimley

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is looking for a Senior Software Certification Engineer to support certification processes for aircraft software. The role entails ensuring compliance with EASA and FAA standards, reviewing software lifecycle data, and leading project documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in compliance verification. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits, including a pension plan and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Continuous learning opportunities

Pension plan with employer contributions

Company paid medical plan

Enhanced parental leave

23 days paid leave plus holidays

Qualifications

5+ years in compliance verification or regulatory roles.
Experience in software development and lifecycle management.
Ability to manage technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Review and approve software lifecycle data.
Monitor project progress ensuring compliance.
Lead development and maintenance of software architectures.

Skills

Software lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

JIRA

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 (includes manufacturing 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 simillar
Domain expertise in either Interior Cabins, Seats, In Flight Entertainment systems or Onboard Network Systems

Benefits

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