Senior Airworthiness Software Certification Engineer

Boeing•St. Louis, MO

3d•$122,400 - $213,150•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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: 6 years of experience in working with key software development processes including system development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile software development, SCRUM, Waterfall and continuous integration for software development in a program management capacity
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Level 5: 10+ years of experience in working with key software development processes including system development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile software development, SCRUM, Waterfall and continuous integration for software development in a program management capacity
Experience implementing processes and standards compliant with airplane Software certification standards and/or FAA certification standards
Experience with software certification processes and standards, such as DO-178C or similar, and experience supporting internal software certification activities
Experience in aircraft certification (FAA, Mil-Hdbk-516, EMAR)

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 EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations, DO-178, MIL-HDBK-516C section 15, 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, training, tools, and methods
Provides advanced technical consultation across the enterprise on aerospace regulatory compliance projects and programs