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.