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Interiors Certification Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Renton, Washington Job ID JR2026505294 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 10, 2026
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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.

The 737 Payloads Team within Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking  Interiors Certification Engineers andInteriors Certification Plan Owners(mid-level or senior) to join our certification teams in Renton, WA.

The Certification Plan Owners and Certification Engineer work closely together; team placement will be determined by candidate qualifications.

The Payloads Organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and much of which you don’t. The Interiors of the airplane, along with the cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We are how our airline customers fulfill their mission and represent their brand and shape how the public experiences flight.  Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds. 

These positions are dynamic, which requires an ability to clearly communicate technical and non-technical issues. The positions require the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks using project management and time management skills in support of testing, certification, and airplane delivery schedules.

In this role, you will be responsible for statement of work that spans the product lifecycle from engaging with customer requests through supporting post-delivery changes. Your work will include the need to interface with Design Approval Engineers (DAE), Engineering Unit Members (E-UM), Regulatory Administration, Production Engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions through the cabin safety certification processes.

Payloads is seeking candidates with experience in any of the following areas:

  • Engineering support and project leadership within a certification system

  • Strong communication skills, including technical writing

  • Validating/demonstrating compliance to regulatory requirements

  • Direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers, regulators or airlines

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

Position Responsibilities:

Certification Plan Owner

  • Reviews type design change forms

  • Collaborates with DAEs to characterize integrated changes, and prepare executive summaries to support aircraft certification

  • Coordinates with design teams and E-UMs to plan and lead certification activities and issue resolutions

  • Ensures on-time, first-pass certification plan quality and tracking the plan through aircraft certification

Interiors Certification Engineer

  • Develops, integrates, and documents interior payload system certification requirements

  • Performs or oversees approval of analyses and test/inspection results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

  • Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort

  • Works with design engineers on showing compliance to the FAA regulations, developing/using issue papers, equivalent level of safety etc.

  • Works with or potentially as an FAA designee for interior crashworthiness

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

  • 5+ years of related work experience

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering (design criteria and certification processes)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 5 + years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including: development and execution of schedule milestones, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.)

  • Strong understanding and demonstrated certification experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent

  • Experience working certification and configuration management issues

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

  • Designated Engineering Representative (DER), Engineering Unit Members (E-UM), Design Approval Engineer (DAE), Certification Plan Owner (CPO), Design Engineer experience

  • Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and critical thinking

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 (level 3) : $117,900 – $144,100

Summary pay range for senior level (level 4): $143,100 – $174,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 24, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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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