Software Certification Engineer - DO-178B

1w1 week ago

GE Aerospace

Cheltenham, GB · Full-time · £65,000 – £90,000

About this role

The Software Certification Engineer leads software certification efforts for certification planning and regulatory compliance oversight on assigned projects and products across Aviation Systems. This role covers a wide cross-section of aviation products, including power generation, power distribution, navigation, cockpit displays, computing, networking, ignition systems, sensors, and propellers.

Daily responsibilities include supporting programs to determine product certification strategy and certification basis, along with compliance planning and means of compliance. Review development artefacts, perform certification audit pre-assessments for internal projects and external suppliers, and audit project artifacts to assess compliance.

Collaborate with Integrated Project Teams to resolve audit findings, actions, and observations. Provide support to Customer AR and Regulatory Authority audits, while participating in industry working groups.

Work within GE Aerospace's Aviation Systems business, contributing to cohesive project plans and ensuring regulatory adherence across diverse aviation technologies.

Requirements

Software development and/or certification experience in a RTCA/DO-178B or C environment
Experience of demonstrating compliance to certification regulations
Familiarity with RTCA DO-178B/C software certification standards
Knowledge of certification planning documents such as PSAC and compliance methods
Experience with aviation regulatory authority audits and oversight

Responsibilities

Support programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis
Support compliance planning and determination of means of compliance
Contribute to creation of cohesive project plans
Review development artefacts where applicable
Perform certification audit pre-assessments of internal projects and external suppliers
Audit project and product artifacts and verification activities to assess compliance with the certification basis
Support Customer AR and Regulatory Authority audits
Collaborate with Integrated Project Teams to resolve audit findings, actions, and observations