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HW DO254 Certification specialist

Tekfortune

Job Location:

Sacramento, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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HW DO254 Certification specialist
Location Sacramento CA- Onsite

Job Summary
Seeking a highly experienced HW DO254 Certification Expert to lead and manage hardware certification activities for our aerospace and defense projects. This onsite role requires deep expertise in DO-254 standards and a proven track record of successful certification.

Job Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of hardware DO-254 certification for airborne electronic hardware from planning through approval.
Develop review and approve DO-254 certification plans hardware development plans (HDP) verification and validation plans and other associated life cycle data.
Ensure compliance with DO-254 standards for all phases of the hardware development lifecycle including requirements capture design implementation verification and configuration management.
Conduct hardware design reviews audits and assessments to ensure adherence to DO-254 objectives and company processes.
Interface directly with customers regulatory authorities (e.g. FAA EASA) and certification bodies to facilitate the certification process.
Provide expert guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on DO-254 compliance best practices.
Support the development and improvement of internal DO-254 processes and procedures.
Prepare and present certification artifacts and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
10 years of experience in hardware development with a strong focus on DO-254 certification in the aerospace or defense industry.
Demonstrable expert-level knowledge of DO-254 (Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware) and its application to complex hardware systems.
Extensive experience with all DO-254 life cycle processes and objectives for various DALs (Design Assurance Levels).
Proven experience successfully achieving DO-254 certification for multiple hardware programs.
Strong understanding of hardware design verification and validation methodologies.
Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of an organization and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced regulated environment.
Must be able to work onsite at our facilities.
US Citizen or Permanent Resident required due to government contract requirements.