Software Lead (DO-254 & DO-178C) - Remote

1w1 week ago

Aversan

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$150,000 – C$220,000

About this role

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. It delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defense, and space industries. The company seeks an experienced Software Lead with expertise in DO-254 and DO-178C standards to oversee certification processes for airborne hardware and software systems.

The Software Lead will refine and implement process development per DO-254 for hardware and DO-178C for software. They will write and update process documents while overseeing preparation, review, and submission of certification artifacts like PHAC and Compliance Reports. Daily work involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to integrate certification into the development lifecycle.

This role requires working closely with engineering teams, regulatory bodies, project stakeholders, certification authorities, and customers. The position supports a geographically and culturally diverse team across remote locations in Canada or the US. Expect 5-10% travel for audits and reviews.

Technical leadership includes guidance on standards like ARP4754A, ARP4761, and AC20-152A, plus verification, validation, and risk management. The role offers opportunities to participate in SOI audits with DERs and ensure aviation safety compliance. Professionals will act as a primary liaison for certification concerns.

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

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 AC20-152A
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 while acting as liaison between teams, authorities, and customers