San Diego, CA
Expectations and Responsibilities
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Assurance Oversight: Ensure compliance with plans, processes and standards for DO-178C DAL A and related industry guidance.
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Process Oversight and Management: Oversees that development and verification processes are being followed by the software developers. Reviews software life cycle artifacts to ensure they comply with the planning documents and standards.
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Audits and Reviews: Support internal and external compliance audits.
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Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentoring on project plans, processes and standards.
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Continuous Improvement: Detect and suggest process improvements in development assurance and reliability.
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Description: This work is analogous to certification authority artifact compliance reviews and audits.
Critical Skills and Experience
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Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
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Experience: Minimum of 7 years VxWorks or other RTOS embedded C/C++ software development. At least 15 years focused on safety-critical systems and DO-178C compliance.
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C Language: Must be well versed in the C programming language.
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Knowledge: Deep understanding of DO-178C objectives, particularly for DAL A, and familiarity with related guidance.
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Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.
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Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to plans, methods and standards.
Preferred Skills
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Certification: Relevant credentials (e.g., DO-178C, FAA DER) are highly desirable.
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Tools: Proficiency with configuration management, verification, and code analysis tools.
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Methodologies: Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model software development methodologies.
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Industry Experience: Background in the aerospace industry and understanding of regulatory requirements.