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Senior Airworthiness Certification Engineer

Boeing


Job Location:

Berkeley, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 122400 - 190900
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Airworthiness Certification Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Safety Security and Airworthiness (SS&A) organizationis seeking an Airworthiness Certification Engineerto join the Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness Division.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Senior (Level 4 or Level 5) Engineers.

As the Airworthiness Certification Engineer supporting software certification across a range of programs you will take on a key leadership role in ensuring airworthiness certification. Your primary responsibilities will include guiding engineering leadership and their teams through the certification process adhering to MIL-HDBK-516C section 15 EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations DO-178 activities and relevant regulatory addition you will be tasked with providing regular status updates and metrics to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet challenging deadlines. You should have extensive experience in managing or leading projects and teams showcasing your ability to drive success across diverse initiatives. A proven history of overseeing large projects or programs utilizing project management tools and processes effectively is crucial. Additionally experience in planning project budgets and monitoring financial performance is required.

This position is expected to be 100% selected candidate will be required to work onsite in one of the listed locations.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Manages the airworthiness activities of an active domestic or international military program
  • Supports program audits with foreign airworthiness authorities
  • Maintains costs and schedule and assists program owners in understanding certification issues
  • Assist in the development of certification strategies for software certification to MIL-HDBK-516C section 15 EMAR (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) 21 regulations DO-178 and relevant regulatory standards for military airworthiness programs.
  • Assist in the mentoring of DO-178 CVEs and other disciplines for military airworthiness programs
  • Participates in industry standards development and benchmarking to inform new and innovative solutions
  • Leads engagement with regulators on complex programs or initiatives to shape and influence certification strategies approaches activities. Leads partnership and integration with regulatory authorities to complete validation of airworthiness to applicable requirements as authorized
  • Provides consultation on technical support training tools and resources provided to the delegated approval organization
  • Advises throughout the development of compliance reports and documents in accordance with applicable requirements and regulations
  • Leads promotes and provides recommendations on global regulatory advocacy strategies trainings tools and methods
  • Provides advanced technical consultation across the enterprise on aerospace regulatory compliance projects and programs
  • This role will have the potential for up to 25% travel to support multiple programs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • Level 4: 9 years of experience working in an engineering engineering technology or related technical discipline
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • 2 years of experience with airworthiness

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Level 5: 14 years of experience working in an engineering engineering technology or related technical discipline
  • Experience in aircraft certification (FAA Mil-Hdbk-516 EMAR)
  • Experience working with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and/or EMAR 21 (European Military Airworthiness Requirements) processes
  • Experience in Certification and Airworthiness Compliance Process
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules
  • Experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
  • Experience leading a large project or program which required the use of project management tools and processes

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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:

  • Senior (Level 4): $122400 - $190900
  • Senior (Level 5): $148750 - $231150

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Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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