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About the Role

We are seeking a senior design assurance engineer to oversee the implementation and DO-278A certification of mission-essential web applications. This role serves as a technical leader within the laboratory, guiding a team to ensure product certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-critical system design, development, decomposition, and tracking of safety-critical system requirements from initial design to formal validation and verification activities per DO-278A.
• Lead identification of safety-critical system interfaces and conduct Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) allocations to define objectives for system safety.
• Identify evidence supporting the achievement DA levels identified in the FHA and map to Design Assurance objectives.
• Provide Design Assurance Engineering Analysis and DA Reviews support.
• Provide engineering services supporting Gap Analysis based on final Program Requirements Document (fPRD), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), and other safety artifacts.
• Develop DO-278A Compliance Audit, compile a Development Assurance Compliance Report, deliver synopsis of work performed and support integration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher, in science, applied science, or engineering.
• Three years of related experience.
• Understanding of software development processes according to RTCA DO-178C, DO-278A, and DO-331
• Experience in identifying and addressing Design Assurance (DA) gaps.
• Experience in conducting Compliance Audits for DO-278A.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate technical detail to staff and stakeholders of varying backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with a strong commitment to contribution and enabling the entire team.
• Demonstrated ability to make security-related architectural and implementation decisions for web applications throughout the stack.
• Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, be willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks.
• The position will require attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
• Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• US Citizen.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Skills

• Software development processes according to RTCA DO-178C, DO-278A, and DO-331
• Identifying and addressing Design Assurance (DA) gaps
• Conducting Compliance Audits for DO-278A
• Security-related architectural and implementation decisions for web applications
• Working with new technologies
• Planning and coordinating multiple tasks
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent judgment
• Working independently with sensitive and confidential information
• Maintaining a professional demeanor
• Working as a team member without daily supervision
• Effective communication
• Working under pressure
• Accepting supervision
• Cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
• Agile project management using Jira or similar Agile management tools
• GNSS observation and navigation data

Location

• PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Work Type

• Standard office conditions
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Experience Level

• Senior
• Three years of related experience
• Five or more years relevant professional work experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or higher, in science, applied science, or engineering.
• Post-graduate degree in systems engineering, engineering management, engineering mechanics, operations research, industrial engineering, or related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Salary/Compensations

• $104,000-$174,000+/negotiable based on qualifications.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

About the Company

• Applied Research Laboratories
• Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

Equal Opportunity

• The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
• The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
• The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
• The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.