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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. They will serve as a technical leader within the laboratory in the areas of design assurance. As a key member of a team of engineers, they will be responsible for guiding the team to ensure the resulting product can achieve certification. The team is responsible for eliciting systems scope from stakeholders, allocating and deriving requirements, translating requirements into systems designs, implementing the components, verifying the implementation, and delivering to the customer.

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 related functions as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science, applied science, or engineering.
Three years of experience as a technical team leader with responsibilities for the development and implementation of safety-critical systems.
Understanding of software development processes according to RTCA DO-178C, DO-278A, and DO-331.
Experience in developing and maintaining quality assurance frameworks.
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
Quality assurance frameworks
Design Assurance (DA) gap identification and resolution
DO-278A Compliance Audits
Security-related architectural and implementation decisions for web applications
Cloud computing platforms (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Agile project management using Jira or similar tools
GNSS observation and navigation data
Technical leadership
Systems scope elicitation
Requirements allocation and derivation
Systems design translation
Component implementation
Implementation verification
Customer delivery
Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA)
Design Assurance Engineering Analysis
DA Reviews
Gap Analysis
DO-278A Compliance Audit development
Development Assurance Compliance Report compilation
Work with new technologies
Organization
Task planning and coordination
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Judgment
Independent work
Sensitive and confidential information handling
Professional demeanor
Teamwork
Communication
Working under pressure
Accepting supervision

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 experience as a technical team leader

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in science, applied science, or engineering.
Advanced degree in systems engineering, engineering management, engineering mechanics, operations research, industrial engineering, or related field.

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
The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package.
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.