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Common Core System Senior Software Engineer

Everett, Washington Job ID JR2025458991 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 23, 2025
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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.

Boeing is seeking an experienced and dedicated Mid-Level or Senior Software Engineers to support the Common Core System (CCS) software engineering team the critical mission of developing and certifying safe, reliable, and innovative aircraft, located in Everett, WA. The Software 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.

The selected individuals will interface with suppliers and internal Boeing organizations to oversee development of new software and updates, ensure application of industry standards and Boeing requirements, and assure certification/compliance with FAA regulatory requirements. The software engineer is expected to apply the guidelines from DO-178B/C to software development projects, in order to support compliance and certification activities.  The documentation reviews for this role range from requirements/design/test/software quality assurance plan reviews to test automation reviews and problem report review.

Why This Role is Important:

The Software Certification Engineer is a cornerstone of Boeing's unwavering commitment to safety and excellence in aviation. 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. By partnering closely with the FAA, the Software Certification Engineer will help shape the future of aviation, driving innovation while safeguarding the trust of our customers and the flying public.

Join us in our mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. Apply today to be part of a team that is dedicated to setting the standard for safety and excellence in the aerospace industry!

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

Position Responsibilities:

  • Oversee a team of engineers focused on the design, analysis, and testing of aircraft systems and components, with an unwavering commitment to safety.
  • 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.
  • Assists in oversight of software suppliers in development of airborne systems software and related project management activities.
  • Support review and approval of suppliers’ software lifecycle data throughout software lifecycle processes; from planning, requirements, development/implementation, verification and certification phases
  • Assist in stage of involvement (SOI) reviews/audits, as well as Requirements Reviews, Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews
  • Supports software project management and software supplier management functions.
  • Work collaboratively with suppliers to ensure that each system operates as designed and free of safety issues and quality problems
  • Review and disposition problem reports written by Systems Engineers and Suppliers

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

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

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
  • 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 12+ years’ experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and agile software engineering practices
  • 9+ years’ experience developing, documenting and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
  • 9+ years’ experience leading development projects
  • Leads development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics
  • Experience using common software version control tools such as Git
  • Experience with Agile planning tool such as JIRA

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

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 Mid-Level:  $118,150.00 - $159,850.00

Summary pay range for Senior:  $141,950.00 - $192,050.00


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 08, 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.

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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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