Certification Engineering Manager (DO-178C & DO-254) - Remote

1w1 week ago

Aversan

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$170,000 – C$230,000

About this role

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company delivering safety-critical electronics and software systems to aerospace, defense, and space industries. Seeking a knowledgeable and strategic Certification Engineering Manager to lead the certification team in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, particularly DO-178 and DO-254.

This role oversees the certification process, guides engineers in adhering to DO-178 and DO-254 standards, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development processes, regulatory compliance, and leadership to manage complex certification efforts efficiently.

Lead a team of DO-178 and DO-254 Certification Leads with resource allocation, task distribution, and mentoring. Work on Mission Critical Edge platforms combining deterministic real-time performance, security, hardware optimizations, and DevSecOps flexibility of IT infrastructure.

Develop certification strategies, manage risks and issues, and build relationships with regulatory bodies like FAA and EASA for audit-readiness. Track metrics, forecast workloads, and represent the organization at industry forums to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Strong background in software development processes
Expertise in regulatory compliance for aerospace certification
Proven leadership and ability to manage complex certification efforts
Knowledge of DO-178C and DO-254 standards
Experience guiding engineers in adhering to certification standards

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of DO-178 and DO-254 Certification Leads, ensuring resource allocation, task distribution, and development through mentoring
Develop and implement certification strategy, processes, and standards to align with business and regulatory goals
Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve certification-related issues promptly
Track team performance, provide feedback, and report on certification progress, risks, and resource needs
Coordinate with engineering, QA, project management, and other teams for seamless integration of certification processes
Collaborate with customers and partners to ensure certification meets requirements, including contract review
Build relationships with regulatory bodies (e.g., FAA, EASA) and lead audit preparations
Estimate effort and resources for certification activities, track KPIs, and develop workload forecasts