Mission Systems and Commercial Mods Certification Engineer

Boeing

E-7 Mission Systems and Commercial Mods Certification Engineer overseeing software lifecycle and compliance at Boeing. Supporting software certification and collaborating with global teams in defence and commercial modifications.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and approve suppliers’ software lifecycle data (i.e. software architecture, software design document, software requirement document) throughout software lifecycle processes; from planning, requirements, development/implementation, verification and certification phases
Generate Software Components (PDIs), User Modifiable Software (UMS) and/or Field Loadable software in response to modifications requested at aircraft level in compliance with DO-178B/C
Oversee and verify the compliance preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for certification
Work collaboratively and transparently with regulatory representatives, Boeing EUMs suppliers and global Boeing sites to ensure all systems and software designs comply not only with stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards but also with Boeing’s internal standards
Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring that engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones
Lead activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
Lead development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics
Participate in industry working groups to develop industry guidance and standards as well as authoring internal design practice documentation and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
Ability to obtain security clearance
5+ years of experience as, or working with Designated Engineering Representative (DER), or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist or EASA/FAA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) or equivalent
10+ years of Experience in RTCA DO-178(B/C/D) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, with emphasis on Embedded Software
5+ years of Experience across Software Lifecycle Data Items, and Software standards such DO-330 and DO-331
Commercial Current Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist or Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)
12+ years’ experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and agile software engineering best practices
10+ years’ experience developing, documenting and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
10+ years’ experience leading software development projects
Experience with Agile planning tool such as JIRA, GITLAB, or simillar
Domain expertise in either Interior Cabins, Seats, In Flight Entertainment systems or Onboard Network Systems
Defence C/C++ or Java HMI Experience (preferred)
SW design experience for Near-real time SW OS / driver integration experience desired
Experience in AEWC SW design templates desired
Comfortable working in LINUX / other unix’s
Experience in failsafe design technics
Experience with requirements and requirement breakdown
Testing experience – desired
Production SW release processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
6x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software ArchitectureSoftware Design DocumentSoftware Requirement DocumentEmbedded Software DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementRequirements BreakdownFailsafe Design TechniquesTesting ExperienceSW Design TemplatesNear-Real Time SW OS Integration

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkTransparent CommunicationProject Monitoring

Certifications

Bachelor of Science DegreeSecurity Clearance EligibilityCommercial DER CertificationTechnical Standard Order (TSO) CertificationCompliance Verification Engineer (CVE)