Senior Certification Lead
- Pay
- $122,400 – $183,600 per year
- Location
- Remote (US)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- DO-178C
- DO-254
- ARP 4754A
- ARP 4761
- AC 20-152A
- Plans for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC)
- Software Plans
- Compliance Checklists
- Compliance Reports
- Safety Assessments
- Systems Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Verification and Validation
- Traceability
Also useful
- Avionics Software Lifecycle Processes
- Configuration Management
- Change Control
- Emerging Software Certification Methodologies
- DAL A/B Certification
Main Responsibilities
- Certification Planning & Execution: Refine and implement process development processes in accordance with DO-178C (software) standards.
- Process Document Creation: Write and update DO-178C process documents.
- Documentation Management: Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of key certification artifacts, including Plans for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC), Software Plans, Compliance Checklists, and Compliance Reports.
- Process Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate certification requirements into the system development lifecycle.
- Technical Leadership: Provide guidance on best practices for software certification, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, and AC 20-152A.
- Verification & Validation Oversight: Ensure robust verification, validation, and traceability processes are implemented for software components.
- Audit & Review Support: Prepare for and participate in certification audits, including SOI (Stage of Involvement) audits conducted by regulatory authorities including DERs.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate certification risks, ensuring project deliverables meet safety and compliance requirements.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as a primary liaison between engineering teams, certification authorities, and customers to address certification-related concerns
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace certification with a strong background in DO-254 or DO-178C.
- Hands-on experience in preparing certification artifacts and supporting compliance activities.
- Strong understanding of safety assessments, system engineering practices, and quality assurance standards.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to clearly write and review complex documents.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Proven leadership skills within a software development team.
- Fluent in American English (spoken and written).
- Having supported at least one external audit of a project they lead.
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with avionics software lifecycle processes.
- Knowledge of Configuration Management and Change Control processes.
- Understanding of emerging trends in software certification methodologies.
- Certification experience with DAL A/B systems is a plus.
Benefits
- Sound Exciting?
- Get in touch today!
- We have very robust benefits including:
- Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
- 401K with generous employer match
- Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Remote work opportunities based on role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
Salary Range
$122,400 - $183,600, plus bonus eligible
About the company
Location: Remote - US
Who we are
Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world's most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer's mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are:
- MOSA.ic: LYNX MOSA.ic™ is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), it provides a flexible foundation for building secure, scalable, and certifiable edge systems.
- LYNX MOSA.ic.AI: LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI to operate predictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity.
- CoreSuite 2.0: CoreSuite 2.0 is Lynx's safety-critical GPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems. It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
- Services: Lynx Services is Lynx's professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, and maintain safety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support, reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.
From Lynx Software Technologies, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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