Software Engineer–Systems (Systems)

Software Engineer–Systems (Systems)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer–Systems to support our Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Software team located in Everett, Washington. This position will focus on supporting Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Software Engineering organization.  

This role is paramount in ensuring that our aircraft not only meet but exceed the rigorous safety standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Lead Software Certification Engineer will play a vital role in fostering a culture of safety and excellence, making significant contributions to the certification process that underpins the trust of our customers and the flying public. 

As a member of this team, you have the autonomy and responsibility to work with programs to assure the process for developing, controlling, and verifying software products is planned and executed, effectively improving the quality of our software products – whether developed by Boeing or provided by suppliers.

 

The Lead Software Certification Engineer will have a broad technical background and extensive experience in the software development life cycle.  The position will require strong leadership, analytical skills, teamwork, and excellent communication skills. The lead role is responsible for identifying resource requirements and assigning responsibility for specific work, including deadlines and performance expectations to the team. This role is crucial in ensuring that our aircraft not only meet the regulatory standards set by the FAA but also embody the highest levels of safety and reliability. 

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers. 

 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Lead and manage a team of engineers focused on the certification of design, analysis, and testing of aircraft systems and components, with an unwavering commitment to safety. 

• Lead process improvement activities and work with leadership team to establish process improvement goals. 

• Leads development of program specific software certification requirements for flow down to suppliers. 

• Lead and monitor project progress and performance, ensuring that engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones. 

• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts. 

• Develop and implement engineering strategies that emphasize safety and reliability, aligning with Boeing’s commitment to delivering the highest quality aircraft. Cultivate a safety-first mindset.  

• Serve as the primary liaison for FAA representatives, facilitating transparent communication and collaboration throughout the certification journey. 

• Collaborate closely with the FAA to navigate the complex certification process, ensuring that all aircraft designs comply with stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards. 

• Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for FAA certification, ensuring that all materials reflect the highest standards of accuracy