Aerospace Software Certification Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Aerospace Software Certification Engineer (Aerospace): Managing System, Software, and Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) Design Assurance processes for all-electric aircraft development with an accent on compliance with ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254. Focus on executing supplier oversight, coordinating with FAA DERs, and ensuring safety-critical systems meet rigorous certification standards.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $207,000 - $259,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for System, Software, and Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) Design Assurance processes for internal and supplier development.
• Review and approve Software/AEH life-cycle data to ensure compliance with certification standards.
• Execute System Design Assurance Reviews according to ARP4754A/ARP4761 and support Certification Authorities reviews.
• Perform supplier oversight and reviews based on ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-178C, and DO-254.
• Interface with FAA DERs and Certification Authorities for coordination and execution of compliance reviews.
• Maintain and control issues identified during design assurance activities until full resolution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in System and Software/AEH Design Assurance for aerospace standards.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Deep experience with safety-critical systems complying with ARP4754A/B, ARP4761, DO-254, and DO-178C.
• Experience with multiple systems and software/AEH environments and tools.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, demanding environments using agile/lean methodologies.
• Must have authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with Tool Qualification (DO-330) and Model Based Development/Verification (DO-331).
• Knowledge of DO-326, DO-356, and DO-355.
• Experience with System and Software/AEH developments specifically for an aircraft OEM.
• Familiarity with tools such as Polarion, Collaborator, Git/Bitbucket, TeamCity, Jira, and Teamcenter.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to the company's business strategy.
• Dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that celebrates differences.
• Committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
• Provision of reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.