Certification Engineer - Everett, WA

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  • Everett, WA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role requires deep knowledge of FAA/EASA certification , software lifecycle documentation , and DER support , along with hands-on experience in embedded software analysis and testing. Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Certification Engineer with strong expertise in embedded software and DO-178B/C processes to support aerospace certification activities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEverett, WA

    Description

    Position Overview
    We are seeking a highly experienced Certification Engineer with strong expertise in embedded software and DO-178B/C processes to support aerospace certification activities. The selected candidate will initially work onsite at Boeing's Everett, WA facility for the first month and transition to a remote role thereafter.

    This role requires deep knowledge of FAA/EASA certification, software lifecycle documentation, and DER support, along with hands-on experience in embedded software analysis and testing.

    Key Responsibilities

    Embedded Software Engineering
    • Perform detailed analysis of embedded software including:
      • Memory management (dynamic/static memory, memory leaks)
      • Object code analysis
      • Watchdog timers
      • Hardware/software partitioning
      • Dead code and deactivated code analysis
    Software Testing & Verification (DO-178B/C)
    • Develop and execute embedded software testing strategies
    • Conduct:
      • Unit testing
      • Hardware-Software Integration Testing
      • Software-Software Integration Testing
    • Create and review:
      • Test plans and procedures
      • Structural coverage analysis
      • Worst-case execution time (WCET) analysis
    Certification & Compliance
    • Prepare and review certification documentation in accordance with DO-178B/C
    • Develop and review Software Accomplishment Summaries (SAS)
    • Work with certification artifacts including:
      • SDP (Software Development Plan)
      • SVP (Software Verification Plan)
      • PSAC (Plan for Software Aspects of Certification)
      • HLR/LLR (High/Low-Level Requirements)
      • SCI, SCMP, SVMP
    • Support Stage of Involvement (SOI1–SOI4) audits
    Regulatory & Stakeholder Support
    • Collaborate with FAA/EASA authorities
    • Provide hands-on support to Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)
    • Ensure compliance with aerospace certification standards and regulatory requirements
    Required Qualifications
    • Strong experience in Embedded Software Engineering
    • Hands-on expertise with DO-178B/C certification processes
    • Proven experience preparing certification documents
    • Familiarity with all Software Accomplishment Summary (SAS) artifacts
    • Experience supporting DERs and audit processes (SOI1–SOI4)
    • Solid understanding of FAA/EASA certification requirements
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience in aerospace or avionics systems
    • Strong analytical and debugging skills in embedded environments
    • Prior experience working with Boeing or large aerospace OEMs

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