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.