Contract DO-178C Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Contract
3 days ago
No Sponsorship
Key skills
C++C
About this role
Role Overview
- Providing independent process assurance to ensure aerospace software development complies with the rigorous DO-178C standards.
- Auditing software life cycle processes (planning, development, verification, configuration management) to ensure adherence to approved plans (PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP, SQAP).
- Providing independent sign-off of lifecycle compliance evidence, often required for DAL A and B software.
- Ensuring the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) is maintained, linking high-level requirements to low-level requirements, code, tests, and results.
- Reviewing software requirements, design, code, and test artifacts to ensure compliance with DO-178C objectives.
- Evaluating and auditing subcontractors to ensure their processes comply with project DO-178C requirements.
- Overseeing the management of Open Problem Reports (OPRs) and ensuring changes to the software are tracked and tested.
- Participating in and supporting Stages of Involvement (SOI) audits with regulatory authorities.
Requirements
- DO-178C Expertise: In-depth knowledge of DO-178C, including the ability to interpret and apply its objectives to projects.
- Aerospace Experience: 5–10+ years of experience in the aerospace or defense industry, specifically with safety-critical software.
- Quality Assurance Techniques: Strong understanding of audit techniques, root cause analysis, and quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with embedded software development (C/C++, Ada) and software verification methods.
- Configuration Management: Experience with software configuration tools and process compliance.
- Certification Knowledge: Familiarity with DAL (Design Assurance Level) A-E classification.
Benefits
- Flexible working within core working hours
- 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays
- 4 times annual salary in life assurance
- Flexible benefits package
- Funded health benefits
- Pension Scheme – up to 8% employer contributions
- Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events