Test Engineering Manager - DO-178C - Remote

1w1 week ago

Lynx

US · Full-time · $130,000 – $160,000

About this role

Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions for high assurance, mission critical edge platforms in aerospace and defense. We seek a Test Engineering Manager to lead and mature the test engineering function supporting safety-critical programs. This role demands deep DO-178C expertise and oversight of large distributed teams.

Own test strategies for DO-178C-compliant systems, ensuring test cases, procedures, results, and traceability meet certification objectives. Drive automation and process improvements across multiple projects. Manage execution for on-time delivery with high-quality compliance.

Lead a large team of test engineering contractors across workstreams, setting performance expectations and tracking productivity. Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Align efforts with program goals in demanding environments.

Guide teams through DO-178C stages like planning, requirements-based testing, structural coverage, and verification closure. Collaborate with Quality to uphold standards. Advance innovation in secure edge computing for aerospace applications.

Requirements

Deep expertise in DO-178C for safety-critical software systems
Strong project management capabilities for aerospace and defense programs
Proven experience overseeing large, distributed engineering teams
Experience managing test engineering contractors across multiple projects
Knowledge of DO-178C objectives, test artifacts, and certification requirements
Familiarity with requirements-based testing, structural coverage, and verification closure
Ability to drive test automation and process improvements in high-assurance environments
Understanding of multicore processing and mixed criticality systems

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a large team of test engineering contractors across multiple workstreams
Establish clear performance expectations, track productivity, and ensure alignment with program goals
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Own the development, planning, and execution of test strategies for DO-178C-compliant software systems
Ensure all testing artifacts including test cases, procedures, results, and traceability meet DO-178C objectives and certification requirements
Drive automation, tooling improvements, and test process advancements
Guide teams through DO-178C stages including planning, requirements-based testing, structural coverage, problem reporting, and verification closure
Collaborate with Quality on compliance and verification processes