Avionics Certification Engineer – DO-178C, DO-254, FPGA/ASIC & Embedded Systems
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.