Sierra Nevada Corporation ยท 3 months ago
Firmware Project Engineer II - DO-254 Lead
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $206K/yr
10+ years expSierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to innovation. As a Firmware Project Engineer II, you will lead the design and development of firmware for avionics systems while ensuring compliance with DO-254 standards and managing project timelines and budgets.
AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with technical Subject Matter Experts to lead the design, development, and verification of firmware for avionics systems, ensuring compliance with DO-254 and ARP-4754
Develop and implement strategies for FAA compliance, including establishing necessary tools, processes, and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems and safety teams, to integrate firmware solutions into overall system architecture and ensure compliance throughout the development and certification process
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our firmware development practices
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion
Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and testing to ensure high-quality deliverables
Author and review DO-254 life cycle data, including the Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification, Design Standards, Requirements, and Accomplishment Summary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study, and typically 10+ years of progressive technical experience
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practice
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team
Detailed understanding of requirements management, system design, integration
Expert knowledge of digital circuit concepts and computer science fundamentals
Proficiency in firmware development using VHDL and/or Verilog programming languages
Experience with software/firmware development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral
Experience authoring DO-254 firmware certification planning, design and verification documents
Demonstrated experience leading a team through a successful DO-254 and ARP-4754 commercial certification
The ability to obtain & maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred
Experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGA Development
4-6 years of leadership and/or project management experience
Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team and effectively communicating with program management and customers
Experience preparing technical proposals, program schedules, and cost estimates
Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in complex development settings
Familiarity with tools such as Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim/Questa, Aldec, and ActiveHDL
Familiarity with Xilinx/AMD FPGA products and development tools
Understanding of commercial avionics standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, ARP-4754)
Familiarity with commercial avionics communication protocols (e.g., ARINC 818, ARINC 429, CAN, AFDX)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Reifenberg
Senior Director of Technology - Entrepreneurship
Recent News
2025-12-02
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