Principal Systems/Equipment Qualification Engineer

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
With more than a century of experience, Boeing's knowledge in bringing innovative service solutions to commercial, defense and space customers has united to form Boeing Global Services (BGS).
By focusing on innovative services in engineering, digital aviation and analytics as well as supply chain logistics and training support, Boeing will deliver agile, cost-competitive solutions, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimize operations.
We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
THE ROLE:
To help us lead the future of commercial aircraft modification in Boeing EASA Modifications, we are seeking applicants for a Principal Systems/Equipment Qualification Engineer to join our rapidly expanding, best-in-class team. We will support you to develop your already substantial skills and encourage you to reach your career goals.
The successful candidate will guide and lead the design and certification of complex large aircraft modifications, primarily connectivity system integration, for our global airline partners to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory and customer requirements and procedures defined in the company's Design Organization Handbook (DOH).
You will work closely with Office of Airworthiness and Authorities to grow and develop our connectivity system capabilities in order to ensure certification, process understanding and design strategy.
This role is based in either of our BGS EASA Modifications sites in Frimley, UK or Hamburg, Germany. The position is primarily on-site though limited hybrid working options are available. Travel to other sites is expected with occasional international travel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with the global engineering services team, across multiple time-zones, in order to identify requirements and their associated solutions for active and upcoming connectivity projects.

• Lead and contribute to engineering activities to ensure compliance with design requirements, and address certification and design/integration issues relating to connectivity system integration within large aircraft.

• Approving engineering deliverables as an EASA Part 21 Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE).

• Be a subject-matter expert in connectivity systems, particularly in the qualification of electrical equipment.

• Having high level experience of interactions with part 21G POA and Part 145 and regulatory authority, that interface with part 21J DOA, for the purpose of aircraft modification.

• Guide the engineering team in the compilation of engineering documentation and instructions for continued airworthiness including:

• Wiring diagrams.

• Wire routing installation drawings, and harness fabrication drawings.

• Service Bulletins / accomplishment instructions

• Aircraft and component manual ICA supplements including wiring diagram manuals, system schematic manuals and EWIS assessments.

• Guide the engineers within the connectivity team in the compilation of certification documents to demonstrate compliance with relevant electrical systems related airworthiness requirements including:

• Equipment qualification

• Test plans and reports

• Compliance statements

• System requirements

• Compliance checklists

• Certification programmes

• Provide strategic guidance to the connectivity team on component qualification, system architecture and system integration

• Supplier and customer liaison: build and develop strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to meet project goals.

• Act as Boeing key representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and up-coming projects. Provide additional on-site support to assist the customers during the embodiment phase of the project.

This role will require occasional national and/or international travel to visit teammates, customers and subcontractors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree within Electrical / Avionics or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum ten years relevant experience within the aviation industry working in a relevant field
• Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry specifically working with an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (or equivalent).

• Current or recent appointment as an EASA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) with terms of approval relevant to the Electrical Systems and Equipment Qualification.

• Able to demonstrate comprehensive working knowledge of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements including (E)TSO, CS-25, JAR-25 and FAR-25 requirements (relevant to the electrical/avionics discipline).

• Knowledge and experience of connectivity systems and large-scope connectivity modification programs

• Experience in technical leadership of large and complex aircraft modification projects (or similar scope projects within the aviation industry)

• A high level of attention to detail and professional integrity.

• Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations / demands.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers to embody the core values of; Honesty, Integrity and Transparency.

• Proven ability to mentor and coach engineering team members.

ABOUT YOU:
A person of integrity who exemplifies the Boeing values of Safety & Quality, Trust, Ownership, Innovation and People Focus.
You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, are willing to share knowledge and wisdom and not afraid to admit limitations. As a Principal Engineer at Boeing, you are expected to be a subject-matter expert in your field, and a large element of your role will be imparting your knowledge and experience on the team via mentoring and development.
Important information regarding this requisition:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in Germany or UK. Boeing can support those candidates seeking to emigrate to these locations, but a relocation package is not included - candidates must relocate at their own expense (or already live in the immediate area).
Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 02, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.