Safety Manager

There will need to be some training for whomever we hire. Our DO-178C processes are unique.

• Safety Leadership: Develop and manage safety plans ensuring compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards.

• Process Management: Oversee software development processes, code hardening, verification and validation, ensuring adherence to the highest safety and reliability standards.

• Risk Analysis: Conduct thorough safety assessments, hazard analyses, and risk mitigation.

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for safety plans, processes, and compliance activities.

• Audits and Reviews: Prepare for and support internal and external compliance audits.

• Training: Provide guidance and training on DO-178C standards and safety practices.

• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices for process improvements in safety and reliability.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate safety objectives and requirements effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Incident Management: Investigate safety incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Critical Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in software development, with at least 5 years focused on safety-critical systems and DO-178C compliance.

• Certification: Relevant certifications (e.g., DO-178C, FAA DER) are highly desirable.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of DO-178C standards, particularly for DAL A certification, and familiarity with related standards.

• • Knowledge of requirements

  • Software high-level and low-level

  • Knowledge of verification

  • How to test requirements according to our plan (and thus meeting DO-178C)

  • How to know if a peer review was performed correctly

  • Understands structural coverage analysis (code and architecture)

  • Knowledge of tool qualification

  • A willingness to dig in at the RTOS, BSP, library level

• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to safety and compliance standards.

Preferred Skills

• Tools: Proficiency with safety, verification, and code analysis tools.

• Methodologies: Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model software development methodologies.

• Industry Experience: Background in the aerospace industry and understanding of regulatory requirements.

Additionally:

Please note, we do not want software development work. This is a review/audit/advisor role – not a hands-on SW Developer one.

Additional Role Info:

• Type of Skillset: Embedded

• Key Skills: BSP/Drivers, Certification, VxWorks,

• Experience Level: 5 – Highly Experienced

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