Safety Manager - DO-178C compliance
Position: Safety Manager
Location: Remote (USA)
Contract Duration: 6 months (extendable)
There will need to be some training for a new hire. Our DO-178C processes are unique.
• Safety Leadership: Develop and manage safety plans ensuring compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards.
• Process Management: Oversee software development processes, code hardening, verification and validation, ensuring adherence to the highest safety and reliability standards.
• Risk Analysis: Conduct thorough safety assessments, hazard analyses, and risk mitigation.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for safety plans, processes, and compliance activities.
• Audits and Reviews: Prepare for and support internal and external compliance audits.
• Training: Provide guidance and training on DO-178C standards and safety practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices for process improvements in safety and reliability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate safety objectives and requirements effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Incident Management: Investigate safety incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Critical Skills and Experience
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in software development, with at least 5 years focused on safety-critical systems and DO-178C compliance.
• Certification: Relevant certifications (e.g., DO-178C, FAA DER) are highly desirable.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of DO-178C standards, particularly for DAL A certification, and familiarity with related standards.
• Knowledge of requirements
• Software high-level and low-level
• Knowledge of verification
• How to test requirements according to our plan (and thus meeting DO-178C)
• How to know if a peer review was performed correctly
• Understands structural coverage analysis (code and architecture)
• Knowledge of tool qualification
• A willingness to dig in at the RTOS, BSP, library level
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to safety and compliance standards.
Preferred Skills
• Tools: Proficiency with safety, verification, and code analysis tools.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model software development methodologies.
• Industry Experience: Background in the aerospace industry and understanding of regulatory requirements.
Additionally:
Please note, this not software development work. This is a review/audit/advisor role not a hands-on SW Developer one.
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