Lead DO-178

1 month ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aerospace Full time

Job Description Summary

Here at GE Aerospace, we offer a performance bonus, company bonus scheme, non-contributory pension, life assurance, income protections, private medical, 26 days holiday with the option to buy and sell and a range of interchangeable benefits for the chance to have what works best for you. We also support and encourage flexible working arrangements where possible and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. As key players in the aerospace industry, you'll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead.

We've got an amazing team of exceptional people helping to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our Systems Engineering teams are comprised of diverse and experienced engineers who care about ensuring full-lifecycle readiness as it relates to safety, certification, and quality standards.

Job Description

The Lead DO-178 /Software Certification Engineer will lead the software certification efforts for certification planning as well as regulatory compliance oversight for assigned projects and products for all of Aviation Systems.

You'll get support from experienced team members in the area as well as get trained within this specialized field. You will have the opportunity to improve your skills and know-how on the job training as well as extreme coaching and mentoring provided by the staff engineers within the team.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis
  • Lead compliance planning and determination of means of compliance
  • Support / contribution to creation of cohesive project plans
  • Review of development artefacts, where applicable
  • Perform certification audit pre-assessments both of internal projects and external suppliers
  • Audit project / product artifacts and verification activities to assess compliance with the certification basis
  • Support to Customer AR / Regulatory Authority audits
  • Support and collaboration with Integrated Project Teams to resolve audit Findings/Actions/Observations
  • Support to / participation in industry working groups

Required Qualifications

  • Direct design experience/knowledge with airborne software development and/or certification experience in a RTCA/DO-178B or C environment
  • Working with regulatory compliance related to RTCA/DO-178C
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or equivalent knowledge and experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Proven analytical and organisational ability

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Performance based annual bonus
  • Non-contributory Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS )

UK Security Clearance (SC) is required and must be maintained for this role.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for UK Security Clearance are not eligible for this role on grounds of national security. If UK Security Clearance is not obtained, any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. )

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes




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