Certification Engineer - Everett, WA
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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