Safety Manager - DO-178C compliance

Posted 2025-10-26
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
Position: Safety Manager Location: Remote (USA) Contract Duration: 6 months (extendable) There will need to be some training for a new 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, this not software development work. This is a review/audit/advisor role not a hands-on SW Developer one. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job
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