Software Certification Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Senior)

Boeing

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Seattle, WA Posted 14 days ago $101,150–$136,850 / year

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TL;DR

The Boeing Company seeks a Software Certification Engineer at Associate, Experienced, or Senior levels to join their Commercial Airplanes Software Certification Team in Seattle. This role involves supporting all phases of the software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DO-178B/C standards and fostering safety excellence. Engineers will collaborate across functions like system engineering, hardware, quality, and certification authorities to manage projects, develop documentation, and review requirements for interior, cabin, network systems, and more. Candidates should have experience in Java, C++, or Python, knowledge of RTCA DO-178 (B/C), and familiarity with FAA regulations and E-UM processes. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields plus 2 to 17 years of related work experience depending on the level.

Skills

DO-178B/C Java C++ Python RTCA DO-178 FAA ARP4754A ARP4761 ARP5526C E-UM SOI process embedded software development Software Configuration Index (SCI) Software Accomplishment Summary (SAS)

What you'll do

Develop and review software lifecycle data following DO-178B/C guidelines.
Ensure compliance with RTCA DO-178 standard for software certification.
Collaborate on translating system-level requirements into clear software requirements.
Execute test procedures and document results to ensure software meets requirements.
Track and evaluate software team performance against project plans and standards.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field required.
2+ years of experience with software development using Java, C++, or Python.
1+ year of experience applying RTCA DO-178 (B/C) standard for airborne systems.
Experience developing and certifying safety-critical real-time embedded software.
Familiarity with ARP4754A, ARP4761, ARP5526C guidelines and E-UM SOI process.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on compliance issues.
3+ years of experience working closely with certification authorities like DER/AR/E-UM.

Market check

Salary context

This $101,150–$136,850 range sits above 4% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$199,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000–$175,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

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