Systems Engineer - Certification / Airworthiness

Company: The Boeing Company
Location: Ridley Park
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Certification Engineer (Level 2, 3, or 4) to join our team in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania to coordinate activities for certification tasks which include compliance documents creation, process auditing, and data approval in support of airworthiness requirements.
The Certification Engineer in this interdisciplinary role, will collaborate to plan, develop, and verify balanced solutions for military programs (domestic and international) to meet the objectives of military or civil certification/airworthiness requirements. This position is best suited to individuals who are self-starters, highly motivated, work well in fast-paced multi-discipline team environments, and can work with quick decisions for the best interest of the business.
The successful candidate will work across Boeing, regulator, supplier, and customer teams to develop and execute certification strategies. The Certification Engineer will partner closely with Boeing and other various stakeholders to ensure that certification deliverables are planned, developed and delivered with quality and addresses all required certification requirements.
Position Responsibilities:

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  Coordinate, prepare, and review high-level certification documentation (Type Certification Basis, Certification Plans, Certification Review Items, reports, checklists, schedules)
  
  
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  Support the up-front development, interpretation, and understanding of customer type certification requirements through the understanding and application of relevant regulations and airworthiness codes
  
  
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  Analyze and recommend certification requirements for their applicability to new products and changes to type design (facilitating major/minor change determination and use of the changed product rule)
  
  
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  Track requirements allocation and compliance showings/findings to ensure all certification requirements and regulatory obligations have been met using Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)
  
  
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  Support the development of Test and Acceptance (Means of Compliance) criteria for certification requirements
  
  
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  Work with various teams to ensure accurate completion of certification targets
  
  
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  Facilitate communication between Boeing, the customer, and airworthiness authorities
  
  
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  Apply regulatory requirements for continued airworthiness of vertical lift programs
  
  
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  Provide specialist airworthiness engineering support to new program standup and development of type certification and continued airworthiness approaches
  
  
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  Working with other functions to provide the complete life-cycle requirements and continued airworthiness requirements
  
  
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  Assist with airworthiness reviews of aircraft undergoing modifications
  
  
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  Assist the development and/or improvement of effective airworthiness and certification processes and documentation
  
  
  This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future.
  This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post Start is required.
  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):
  
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    Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
    
    
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    1 or more years of engineering experience (levels/experience in Typical Education/Experience below)
    
    
    Preferred Qualification (Desired Skills / Experience):
    
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      1 or more years of certification/airworthiness experience
      
      
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      Experience with FAA/EASA or Military Type Certification
      
      
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      Experience with Military Aircraft Airworthiness regulations, to include the following: MIL-HDBK-516 and implementing military airworthiness processes, FAA regulations (e.g. 14 CFR 25, 27, 29), EASA regulations (e.g. CS-25, CS-27, CS-29)
      
      
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      Experience developing certification artifacts (Certification Plans, Compliance Matrices, Summary Compliance documents, Means of Compliance requirements and statements, and Certification Basis)
      
      
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      Experience writing and capturing Airworthiness compliance requirements and documentation
      
      
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      Experience working with a military customer
      
      
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      Experience with DOORS
      
      
      Typical Education/Experience:
      Level 2
      Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
      Level 3
      Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.
      Level 4
      Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
      Relocation :
      This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
      Referral Bonus:
      Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.
      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.
      Shift:
      This position is for 1st shift.
      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.
      Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
      Summary pay range for associate level: $87,550 - $118,450
      Summary pay range for mid-level: $104,550 - $141,450
      Summary pay range for senior level: $128,350 - $173,650
      Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. -120.15 is required.
      "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
      Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
      Equal Opportunity Employer:
      Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
      Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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