Software Quality Assurance & Compliance Engineer - DO-178C

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage Software Quality Assurance (SQA) activities across assigned projects in alignment with defined SDLC processes.
• Perform audits, reviews, and inspections of software lifecycle artifacts to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., DO-178C, ASPICE, ISO 26262, IEC 61508.
• ISO 9001QMS).

Ensure timely creation, review, approval, and baselining of SQA deliverables required for certification and customer releases. Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Architects, Certification Office, and Product Management to embed quality, safety, and security practices early in the development lifecycle.

• Provide governance and oversight of software quality processes across multiple product lines, including VxWorks and Helix Virtualization Platform.
• Support safety-critical and security-critical programs across Aviation/Drone, Automotive, Humanoid Robotics, and Industrial domains, based on assignment.
• Identify quality risks, gaps, and non-compliances, and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.

• Support certification and assessment activities, including internal and external audits, customer reviews, and regulatory engagements.
• Maintain and improve SQA processes, checklists, templates, and work instructions to align with evolving standards and business needs.
• Participate in cross-site and distributed team engagements, ensuring consistent application of quality standards across global teams.

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to engineering teams on software quality, safety, and compliance best practices.
• Track and report SQA metrics, issues, and status to stakeholders and leadership as required.
• Continuously improve quality practices by incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices.

Your Background: Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are: Strong hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance for safety- and security-critical systems. In-depth knowledge of DO - 178C and solid working expertise in ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 9001 QMS and IEC 61508. Proven ability to perform audits, reviews, and inspections of software lifecycle artifacts.

• Strong understanding of SDLC processes, configuration management, change control, and traceability.
• Experience supporting certification, assessments, and external audits with customers or regulatory bodies.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programs simultaneously.
• Domain experience in aviation, drone systems, automotive, humanoid robotics, or industrial platforms is highly desirable.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of influencing without direct authority.
• Knowledge and experience with software development tools such as Git, GitLab, Jen, JIRA, Polarion.

Doors Software engineering experience with the full development lifecycle and processes, Agile and scrum project management tools (e.g. Jira, GitLab); Scrum certifications are a plus CSQE certification is a plus Familiarity with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and RTOS development tools WHY JOIN US? You can grow at Aptiv.

• Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact.
• Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV: Private health care effective day 1 of employment Life and accident insurance Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave) Relocation assistance may be available Learning and development opportunities Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers Recognition for innovation and excellence Opportunities to give back to the community Tuition Reimbursement APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company's plans: health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship in order to perform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties.

Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries: Belarus; Burma; China; Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Syria; Venezuela; Afghanistan; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Cyprus; Democratic Republic of Congo; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Haiti; Iraq; Lebanon; Libya; Russia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Zimbabwe.

The security clearance process may take a significant amount of time to complete, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate's legal ability to perform the fundamental job duties. Wind River is committed to meeting its obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in this regard. APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE: Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us.

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