Verification Engineering Lead - DO-178C - Remote

1w1 week ago

Lynx

US · Full-time · $120,000 – $150,000

About this role

Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions for high assurance mission-critical edge platforms in aerospace and defense. We seek a Verification Engineering Lead (DO-178C) as a senior technical leader in the verification and validation organization. This hands-on role leads day-to-day DO-178C verification across safety-critical programs.

The role focuses on execution of requirements-based testing, integration testing, and verification closure activities. You will review and approve test artifacts like cases, procedures, results, and traceability data. Hands-on support resolves complex verification and tooling issues for test engineers.

Work closely with the Test Engineering Manager, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Quality teams. Ensure high-quality, compliant test execution across programs. Collaborate on DO-178C objectives including planning, structural coverage, and problem reporting.

Support certification readiness, audits, and customer reviews for compliance success. Act as day-to-day technical point of contact for test engineers. Ideal for a senior test engineer staying deeply technical with leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

Expertise in DO-178C verification processes and objectives
Experience with requirements-based testing and traceability
Knowledge of structural coverage analysis and MC/DC
Proficiency in test artifact review and approval
Familiarity with safety-critical software verification in aerospace
Skills in tool qualification and verification tooling
Understanding of certification audits and compliance reviews
Ability to lead verification activities across multiple programs

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead for DO-178C verification activities across assigned programs
Lead requirements-based testing, integration testing, and verification closure activities
Review and approve test artifacts including test cases, procedures, results, and traceability data
Provide hands-on support to test engineers resolving complex verification and tooling issues
Execute and support DO-178C verification objectives including planning, testing, structural coverage, and problem reporting
Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, procedures, and results
Support certification readiness, audits, and customer reviews
Collaborate with Quality and Certification teams to ensure compliance and audit success