Senior Seat Systems Software Certification Engineer
Core
Lead software certification strategy and execution for seat-related embedded systems (seat controllers, motors, occupant sensors, in-seat electronics, integrated cabin control interfaces) to ensure compliance with EASA/FAA safety standards.
Role type
Senior IC software certification engineer (avionics/seats)
Builds
Certified airborne seat software components for Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DO-178C/ED-12C certification, embedded software lifecycle management, supplier audit and oversight, SW FMEA, FHA/SHA analysis, real-time embedded software, RTOS, device drivers, HW–SW integration, technical writing for regulatory submissions, Git, Agile tools (JIRA/GitLab)
Preferred skills
10+ years DO-178 experience, DO-330/DO-331 standards, DO-254 (FPGA/ASIC) interactions, Boeing processes, certification automation, mentoring
Technologies
RTOS, Git, JIRA, GitLab, FPGA, ASIC
Responsibilities
Lead software certification strategy and execution for seat-related embedded systems; Act as primary technical authority for DO-178C/ED-12C-based certification efforts; Mentor junior engineers and drive process improvements; Review suppliers' software lifecycle data throughout development phases; Oversee supplier software development and perform audits; Prepare and maintain certification packages and compliance documentation; Provide subject-matter expertise during certification reviews and regulator meetings; Automate the certification process.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities