Senior Airworthiness Certification Engineer

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 122,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in the United States seeks an Airworthiness Certification Engineer to lead software certification across programs. You will guide engineering leadership through certification activities, ensuring adherence to MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, EMAR 21, DO-178 and relevant standards, with regular status updates to executives.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules, experience managing large programs, and budgeting

Qualifications

• 9+ years of engineering/technical experience (Level 4).
• 14+ years of engineering/technical experience (Level 5) is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage airworthiness activities for active domestic or international military programs.
• Support program audits with foreign airworthiness authorities.
• Maintain costs and schedules; assist program owners with certification issues.
• Develop certification strategies for MIL-HDBK-516C, EMAR 21, DO-178 and related standards.
• Mentor DO-178 CVEs and other disciplines in military airworthiness programs.
• Engage regulators on complex programs to shape certification approaches.
• Provide consultation on training, tools and resources for the delegated approval organization.
• Advise on compliance reports and regulatory documents.
• Lead global regulatory advocacy strategies and trainings.
• Travel up to 25% to support multiple programs.

Skills

Airworthiness

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

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 Safety, Security, and Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is seeking an Airworthiness 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 MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations, DO-178 activities, 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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in one of the listed locations.

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 MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations, DO-178, 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, trainings, 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.

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: 9+ years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 2+ years of experience with airworthiness

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Level 5: 14+ years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline
• Experience in aircraft certification (FAA, Mil-Hdbk-516, EMAR)
• Experience working with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and/or EMAR 21 (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) processes
• Experience in Certification and Airworthiness Compliance Process
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules
• Experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
• Experience leading a large project or program which required the use of project management tools and processes

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 - $231,150

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.