Certification Lead (DO-254 & DO-178C)

1w1 week ago

Aversan

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$160,000 – C$230,000

About this role

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering company delivering safety-critical electronics and software to aerospace, defense, and space industries. We seek an experienced Certification Lead with expertise in DO-254 and DO-178C to oversee certification processes for airborne hardware and software systems. The role ensures compliance with aviation safety standards.

Refine and implement process development per DO-254 for hardware and DO-178C for software. Write and update process documents while overseeing preparation, review, and submission of certification artifacts like PHAC, Hardware Plans, and Compliance Reports. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate requirements into the development lifecycle.

Work closely with engineering teams, regulatory bodies, project stakeholders, certification authorities, and customers. Communicate effectively with geographically and culturally diverse team members. Provide guidance on best practices aligned with ARP4754A, ARP4761, and AC 20-152A.

Ensure robust verification, validation, and traceability for hardware and software. Prepare for and participate in certification audits including SOI audits with DERs. Identify and mitigate risks to meet safety and compliance deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace certification with a strong background in DO-254 or DO-178C
Hands-on experience in preparing certification artifacts and supporting compliance activities
Strong understanding of safety assessments, system engineering practices, and quality assurance standards
Expertise in DO-254 hardware and DO-178C software certification processes
Familiarity with ARP4754A, ARP4761, and AC 20-152A guidelines
Experience with SOI audits and interactions with DERs and regulatory authorities

Responsibilities

Refine and implement process development processes in accordance with DO-254 (hardware) and DO-178C (software) standards
Write and update DO-254 and DO-178C process documents
Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of key certification artifacts, including PHAC, Hardware Plans, Compliance Checklists, and Compliance Reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate certification requirements into the system development lifecycle
Provide guidance on best practices for hardware and software certification per ARP4754A, ARP4761, and AC 20-152A
Ensure robust verification, validation, and traceability processes for hardware and software components
Prepare for and participate in certification audits, including SOI audits by regulatory authorities and DERs
Identify and mitigate certification risks and act as liaison with engineering teams, authorities, and customers