Firmware Project Engineer II - DO-254 Lead

1w1 week ago

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sparks, US · Full-time · $150,009 – $206,263

About this role

Are you looking to use your engineering capabilities, project management and collective skills? As a Project Engineer II, assist in developing and implementing integrated plans for product development, coordinating activities throughout the product lifecycle from design concept to release. Monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers on technical matters.

Lead the design, development, and verification of firmware for avionics systems, ensuring compliance with DO-254 and ARP-4754. Develop and implement strategies for FAA compliance, including establishing necessary tools, processes, and procedures. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources while conducting design reviews, code reviews, and testing.

Collaborate closely with systems and safety teams throughout the development and certification process. Partner with technical Subject Matter Experts and guide teams in achieving program goals, including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning. Work within the Mission Solutions and Technologies business area supporting Department of Defense and other customers across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Review, manage, proactively challenge, and control status of project programs and budgets, preparing status reports. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance firmware development practices. Play a pivotal role in establishing and refining tools, processes, and procedures to meet FAA compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study, and typically 10+ years of progressive technical experience
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practice
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team
Detailed understanding of requirements management, system design, integration
Expert knowledge of digital circuit concepts and computer science fundamentals
Proficiency in firmware development using VHDL and/or Verilog programming languages
Experience with software/firmware development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral
Experience authoring DO-254 firmware certification planning, design and verification documents

Responsibilities

Partner with technical Subject Matter Experts to lead the design, development, and verification of firmware for avionics systems, ensuring compliance with DO-254 and ARP-4754
Develop and implement strategies for FAA compliance, including establishing necessary tools, processes, and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems and safety teams, to integrate firmware solutions into overall system architecture
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance firmware development practices
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion
Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and testing to ensure high-quality deliverables
Author and review DO-254 life cycle data, including the Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification, Design Standards, Requirements, and Accomplishment Summary
Guide and lead teams in achieving the goals of the program including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning