Systems Software Engineer

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 Software Engineers–Systems(Experienced and Senior) to support our BCA Software Certification Team (Interior / Cabin system) l o c ated in Seattle or Everett, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The ideal candidates will contribut e to all phases of the software development and lifecycle (planning, requirements, implementation, and verification, and certification) . The 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. Join us in this critical mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire the world through aerospace innovation.

Depending on skills and background, the individual has opportunity to work in a number of areas including Interior, Cabin and Network Systems, Common Core System, Electronic Subsystems, Environmental Controls, Flight Controls, or Propulsion . The individual will assist with reviewing or documenting software requirements, architectures, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems adhere to DO-178(B / C) guidance.

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

Position Responsibilities :

Develop / review software lifecycle data following DO-178B / C (including supplements e.g. DO-331, DO-332 and DO-333) and tool qualification following DO-330

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including system engineering, supplier, hardware, quality, and certification authorities to ensure compliance and resolve issues

Partner with appropriate stakeholders / suppliers to inform system definition and translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational needs, performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts

Perform software project management and software supplier management functions

Serve as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations

Develop / review documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems

Develop / review software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met

Develop, select, tailor and deploy software processes, tools and metrics

Execute and document software research and development projects

Track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards. Works under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

3 + years of experience developing software certified under DO-178

3 +  years of professional experience do you have with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada

3+ years of experience do you have with SAE Standard ARP4754A, RTCA DO-178 or DO-254

3+ years of experience do you have in embedded software development

3+ years of experience do you have working with software development lifecycles

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.

Level 3 : 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 4 : 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Leading activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.

3+ years’ experience of working with company, state, federal and / or compliance regulations. ( e.g : Federal Aviation Administration [FAA])

3+ years’ experience of working closely with Designated Engineering Representative [DER] / Airworthiness Representative [AR] / Engineering Unit Member [E-UM] / other certification authority

Familiar with ARP4754A, ARP4761, ARP5526C or other applicable guidelines

Familiar with E-UM Stage of Involvement [SOI] process and DO-178

Experience developing or certifying safety-critical real-time embedded software in aerospace or related industries.

Experience preparing and reviewing certification artifacts such as Plan for Software Aspect of Certification [PSAC], Software Configuration Index [SCI ] and Software Accomplishment Summary (SAS).

Drug Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Travel : 10%

CodeVue Coding Challenge :

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Union :

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits :

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations .

Summary pay range for Experienced Level (Level 3) : $ 124,100 - $167,900

Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 4) : $ 151,300 – 204,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 18, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.