Seat Systems Software Certification Engineer (Associate or Experienced level)
// Role Summary
Join Boeing Defence in Bristol, UK, as a Seat Systems Software Certification Engineer, contributing to the safety and reliability of airborne software components for Commercial Airplanes Seats.
// Key Responsibilities
- Certify and deliver safe airborne software components, meeting EASA/FAA standards.
- Work on DO-178B/C objectives across all SOIs.
- Review supplier software lifecycle data and perform audits.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies, suppliers, and global Boeing sites.
- Develop, document, and maintain software architectures and designs.
- Hybrid working model with required onsite presence (3 days/week).
// Role Specification
Software Engineering and Systems Integration Team
The Software Engineering and Systems Integration team in the UK is actively engaged across Boeing Defence, Commercial Airplanes, Global Services, and Uncrewed technologies. We focus on developing Synthetic Environment Sub-systems, Mission Systems Capability, Autonomous Behaviours, enhancing Ground Control Systems, Technical Publications, and various proprietary tools for Defence platforms. Our team also contributes to Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Seats Certification.
Seat Systems Software Certification Engineer (BCA Seats)
We are seeking a Seat Systems Software Certification Engineer, at either an Associate or Experienced level, based in Bristol, UK, to support the expanding BCA Seats statement of work. In this role, you will be instrumental in certifying and delivering safe and reliable airborne software components, working closely with our suppliers and global Boeing sites. Your contribution will ensure our aircraft meet and exceed the rigorous safety standards set by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and/or the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).
As a Software Engineer on this team, you will foster a culture of safety and excellence, making significant contributions to the certification process against DO-178B/C objectives and collaborating across all SOIs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Review suppliers’ software lifecycle data (e.g., software architecture, design documents, requirement documents, verification and validation documents) throughout all software lifecycle processes, from planning and requirements to development, verification, and certification.
- Oversee supplier software development and lifecycle processes, perform supplier audits/assessments, and ensure supplier deliverables meet Boeing standards and regulatory expectations.
- Oversee and verify the preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for certification.
- Collaborate effectively and transparently with regulatory representatives, Boeing EUMs, suppliers, and global Boeing sites to ensure all systems and software designs comply with stringent regulatory requirements, safety standards, and Boeing’s internal standards.
- Prepare and maintain certification packages and software compliance documentation for submission to certification authorities, and respond to technical inquiries and auditor requests.
- Monitor project progress and performance to ensure engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones.
- Develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems.
- Automate aspects of the certification process.
- Provide subject-matter expertise during certification reviews, design reviews, and regulator meetings.
- Travel to supplier sites, test labs, and regulator sessions as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
- Ability to obtain security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Level 2 (Associate):
- 2+ years of experience with avionics or embedded software development/verification.
- 2+ years of experience applying DO-178C/ED-12C (or prior DO-178B), with familiarity in planning, requirements/traceability, verification, reviews, and certification artifacts.
- 2+ years of experience across Software Lifecycle Data Items, and standards such as DO-330, DO-331.
- Level 3 (Experienced):
- 5+ years of experience in avionics software development lifecycles, configuration management, and agile software engineering best practices.
- 5+ years of experience applying DO-178C/ED-12C (or prior DO-178B), with familiarity in planning, requirements/traceability, verification, reviews, and certification artifacts.
- 5+ years of experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems.
- Knowledge of DO-254 (FPGA/ASIC) interactions when seat controllers include custom hardware.
- Strong background in real-time embedded software, RTOS, device drivers, and HW–SW integration for avionics ECUs.
- 5+ years of experience leading software development projects.
- Experience using common software version control tools such as Git, or equivalent.
- Experience with Agile planning tools such as JIRA, GITLAB, or similar.
- Domain expertise in Commercial Airplanes Seats.
Additional Information:
- This is a locally hired position in Bristol, UK.
- Expected to be hybrid with 3 days working from the office.
- Business Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel domestically across the UK and internationally.
- Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Applications accepted until Jul. 31, 2026.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.