CareerPlan

Senior Systems Software Engineer

GBR - Bristol, UKFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead software certification strategy and execution for seat-related embedded systems in aircraft, ensuring compliance with EASA/FAA safety standards.

Role type

Senior Systems Software Engineer (Certification & Safety)

Builds

Certified airborne seat software components and compliance documentation

Domain

Aerospace / Avionics / Embedded Systems

Required skills

DO-178C/ED-12C certification, embedded software lifecycle management, supplier audit and oversight, real-time embedded systems, RTOS, device drivers, SW FMEA, FHA/SHA analysis, technical writing for regulators, Git, JIRA/GitLab

Preferred skills

10+ years DO-178 experience, DO-330/DO-331 standards, DO-254 (FPGA/ASIC), Boeing processes, Agile methodologies, risk management, stakeholder negotiation

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; Collaborate with regulatory representatives and global sites; Automate certification processes; Provide subject-matter expertise during certification reviews and regulator meetings.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities