Experienced or Lead Airworthiness & Regulatory Certification Engineer

Job Description

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The Boeing Product & Services Safety (P&SS) organization is seeking an Experienced (Level 3) or Lead (Level 4) Airworthiness & Regulatory Certification Engineer to join the International Type Validation Team within Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness in Everett, WA.

This key role will support the compliance of International Type Validation for production programs. As a crucial member of this team, you will collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration and regulators worldwide to validate Boeing Commercial aircraft. This position offers a chance to make a significant global impact and contribute to Boeing's extensive international presence. You’ll be responsible for coordinating with global regulators, addressing technical challenges related to Type Validation, and preparing technical applications for regulatory authorities. The role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to tackle high-impact challenges and gain valuable knowledge in international validation.

A successful candidate should be prepared to travel internationally up to 10% of the time for meetings with regulatory authorities. They will also have certification experience as well as experience in the development and execution of project and process planning, implementing policies and procedures.

The successful candidate is a high-performing individual contributor who is seeking to develop Lead experience or a current Team Lead seeking to expand their breadth by working with global regulators in Commercial Aviation

Primary responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance and training relative to complex safety and airworthiness matters.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration and foreign regulatory agencies to successfully execute international type validation projects.
• Navigate through various regulatory processes to identify effective solutions for complex problems, while providing guidance to all airplane programs.
• Ensure regulator actions are successfully captured, implemented, and closed in a timely manner
• Communicate airplane validation risks across all models effectively.
• Define and communicate validation task priorities to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and facilitate discussions with the FAA, foreign regulatory agencies, and airplane program leaders
• Integrate with airplane programs to incorporate international regulator requirements into technical applications.
• Draft technical applications to support type validation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in a role developing, leading, and executing projects and utilizing project processes / skills
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• 9+ years of experience with designing and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience with aircraft design, certification, integration, or related field
• Experience in FAA certification or airworthiness
• Experience with airplane safety and certification processes
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Ability to gain trust of team and guide their careers

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:

• Experienced (Level 3): $105,400 - $142,600
• Lead (Level 4): $129,200 - $174,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 28, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.