Senior Seat Systems Software Certification Engineer

In this role you lead and execute software certification for seat-related embedded systems, aligning with DO-178C/ED-12C objectives. You work with suppliers and global Boeing sites to ensure safe, compliant airborne software that meets regulatory expectations. The role supports the BCA Seats certification program, driving safety, quality and regulatory readiness. You will mentor colleagues, drive process improvements and represent Boeing in regulatory reviews and supplier negotiations. This position offers impact across certification activities and cross-functional collaboration within a mission-focused team.

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning and development
• Inclusive culture
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Life insurance 6x annual salary

• 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 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/validation) across planning, development, verification and certification phases
• Oversee supplier software development lifecycle processes, perform supplier audits/assessments, ensure deliverables meet Boeing standards and regulatory expectations
• Oversee and verify compliance preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation for certification
• Collaborate with regulatory representatives, suppliers and global sites to ensure designs comply with regulatory and internal standards
• Prepare and maintain certification packages and software compliance documentation; respond to inquiries and auditor requests
• Develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms and interfaces for software systems; automate the certification process
• Provide SME during certification and design reviews; travel to supplier sites, test labs and regulator sessions as needed

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• 10+ years of experience applying RTCA DO-178(B/C/D) in airborne systems and embedded software
• 5+ years across Software Lifecycle Data Items and DO-330/DO-331
• 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 presentation skills for regulatory submissions
• Knowledge of DO-254 interactions for FPGA/ASIC in seat controllers with custom hardware
• Experience with Git and Agile tools (JIRA, GITLAB)
• Experience with Boeing processes or prior OEM certification experience
• Experience traveling to suppliers, test labs and regulator sessions as required

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and mentoring
• Regulatory and audit readiness
• RTOS and real-time embedded software
• HW–SW integration for avionics ECUs
• Software lifecycle data items and DO-178 artifacts