Avionics Certification Engineer – DO-178C, DO-254, FPGAASIC & Embedded Systems
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Job Summary
Avionics Certification Engineer DO-178C DO-254 FPGA/ASIC & Embedded Systems
Technical Skills
DO-178B/C (Airborne Software Certification)
DO-254 (Airborne Electronic Hardware Certification)
DO-330 (Tool Qualification)
Airborne Software & Hardware Certification
FPGA / ASIC Design and Development
Embedded Software Development
Requirements Management Tools:
DOORS
JAMA
Programming Languages:
C
C
Ada
Python
Assembly
Hardware Description Languages:
VHDL
Verilog
Real-Time Systems
Safety Analysis
Verification & Validation (V&V)
Supplier Audit & Compliance Review
Experience Requirements
15 years of overall experience.
10 years of experience in aeronautics.
5 years of experience in FPGA/ASIC or embedded aerospace software.
Required Skills & Experience
Certification & Safety-Critical Systems
Strong knowledge of:
DO-178B/C for airborne software certification
DO-254 for airborne electronic hardware certification
Experience with safety-critical systems engineering.
Knowledge of FAA and EASA certification regulations.
Experience with:
Safety of flight assessments
Risk analysis
Technical documentation and compliance reporting
Embedded Software & Hardware Development
Experience in aerospace embedded software development.
Experience with FPGA / ASIC design and development.
Ability to evaluate embedded software and electronic hardware designs including:
FPGA
ASIC
PLD
Knowledge of real-time systems and embedded system architectures.
Experience with hardware/software verification activities.
Requirements & Verification Engineering
Experience using requirements management tools:
DOORS
JAMA
Experience with:
Requirements traceability
Verification and validation activities
Test analysis
Compliance evidence review
Design Reviews & Supplier Management
Experience participating in:
Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)
Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
Experience reviewing supplier certification plans for airborne software and electronic hardware.
Experience conducting supplier assessments audits and compliance reviews.
Ability to evaluate supplier adherence to development processes and regulatory requirements.
Good to Have Skills
Knowledge of:
DO-330 Tool Qualification
FAA Orders 8110.49A and 8110.105A
EASA CM-SWCEH guidelines
Exposure to:
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Model-Based Development (MBD)
Advanced Python scripting and automation experience.
Knowledge of cybersecurity in avionics systems.
Experience with civil aircraft certification programs.
Mentoring and technical leadership experience.
Experience with Agile or hybrid development methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Design Reviews & Certification Support
Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR) to ensure designs meet technical and certification requirements.
Review and assess supplier certification plans for airborne software and electronic hardware in compliance with:
DO-178C
DO-254
DO-330
Embedded Software & Hardware Assessment
Evaluate embedded software and electronic hardware designs for:
Correctness
Robustness
Traceability
Review FPGA ASIC and PLD-based designs for compliance and certification readiness.
Verification Validation & Compliance
Analyze:
V&V results
Test reports
Certification evidence
to determine compliance status.
Prepare and review design assurance documentation and compliance reports.
Ensure alignment with:
FAA regulations
EASA regulations
Airworthiness authority guidelines
Supplier Coordination & Technical Leadership
Conduct technical and process audits at supplier facilities.
Lead resolution of:
Technical issues
Safety issues
Compliance issues
Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution.
Act as a key technical interface between engineering teams and suppliers.
Engineering Process Improvement
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and the Software & Electronics (SWEL) domain roadmap.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
Required Skills:
Sailpoint
