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Software engineer–systems (mid-level or lead)

📍 Everett, Washington, United States

Technology Boeing

Job Description

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Company

is currently seeking a

Software Engineer–Systems (Mid-Level or Lead)

to support our

Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Software

team

l o cated

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 Mid-Level and Lead 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 and thoroughness.

Mentor and develop engineering staff, instilling a deep understanding of safety protocols and certification processes to enhance their professional growth and technical

expertise .

Analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges with a focus on safety,

leveraging

data-driven decision-making and industry best practices.

Basic

Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

3+ years of experience in leading embedded software development, verification, or compliance finding activities.

3 + years of experience in RTCA DO-178(B/C) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification.

5 + years of experience in working with software development life cycle process.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

L evel 3:

5

or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 4:

9

or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

5 + years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Current Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist.

Experience in software development life cycles, configuration

management

and best agile software engineering practices.

Experience

lead ing software development projects, including activities to develop, document and

maintain

architectures, requirements, algorithms,

interfaces

and designs for software systems.

Experience

lead

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Job Details

Posted Date: March 19, 2026
Job Type: Technology
Location: Everett, Washington, United States
Company: Boeing

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