Senior Airworthiness Certification Engineer

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Safety, Security, and Airworthiness organization is seeking a Senior Airworthiness Certification Engineer to join the Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness Division. The role supports software certification across multiple programs and leads airworthiness certification activities for military programs. The engineer guides engineering leaders and teams through applicable certification processes, including MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, EMAR 21, DO-178, and other relevant regulatory standards. The position also provides status updates and metrics to executive leadership and may involve up to 25% travel to support multiple programs. It is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed locations.

The role supports certification strategies, program audits, regulatory engagement, validation of airworthiness, and compliance documentation. It also provides technical consultation across the enterprise and helps develop training, tools, resources, and regulatory advocacy strategies. The position is open to senior engineers at Level 4 or Level 5, with different experience thresholds for each level.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, and must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start. Boeing does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety sensitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• Level 4: 9 or more years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience with airworthiness.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Able to work 100% onsite at one of the listed locations.
• Level 5: 14 or more years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aircraft certification, including FAA, MIL-HDBK-516, or EMAR.
• Experience working with FAA and/or EMAR 21 processes.
• Experience in certification and airworthiness compliance processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules.
• Experience leading or managing projects and/or teams.
• Experience leading a large project or program requiring project management tools and processes.
• Experience planning project budgets and monitoring financial performance.
• Experience managing or leading projects and teams and overseeing large projects or programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage airworthiness activities for an active domestic or international military program.
• Support program audits with foreign airworthiness authorities.
• Maintain costs and schedules and help program owners understand certification issues.
• Assist in developing certification strategies for software certification to MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, EMAR 21, DO-178, and relevant regulatory standards for military airworthiness programs.
• Assist in mentoring DO-178 CVEs and other disciplines for military airworthiness programs.
• Participate in industry standards development and benchmarking to inform new and innovative solutions.
• Lead engagement with regulators on complex programs or initiatives to shape and influence certification strategies, approaches, and activities.
• Lead partnership and integration with regulatory authorities to complete validation of airworthiness to applicable requirements, as authorized.
• Provide consultation on technical support, training, tools, and resources provided to the delegated approval organization.
• Advise throughout development of compliance reports and documents in accordance with applicable requirements and regulations.
• Lead, promote, and provide recommendations on global regulatory advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods.
• Provide advanced technical consultation across the enterprise on aerospace regulatory compliance projects and programs.
• Provide regular status updates and metrics to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior