Joby Aviation · 2 days ago
Sr Development Assurance Engineer; career pathing to a Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$96K/yr - $222K/yr
10+ years expJoby Aviation is working towards certifying their aircraft and launching commercial services. They are seeking a Senior Development Assurance Engineer to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and standards for software and systems development, while also mentoring and coordinating with teams to meet certification requirements.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Provides technical advice and counsel to software and systems development teams on compliance issues associated with DO-178C and associated technical supplements
Ensures that all required plans and standards are followed through ongoing surveillance and, if deemed appropriate, direct involvement in team peer review activities
Works with the broader Development Assurance team to develop and maintain process documentation associated with software compliance oversight activities including the project’s Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC), review checklists, audit and test witnessing plans, and others as requested by the DA Lead
Works closely with the Systems Engineering Leads for the programs Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to resolve requirements and compliance issues that affect software compliance
Participates in planning, requirements, design, code, and test reviews to both identify technical and process issues in accordance with the project’s development assurance plans
Maintains accurate compliance records (e.g., checklists, audit records) for assigned projects
Represents the software engineering team in front of the FAA as needed
Continuously works to identify process improvements for both reducing defect density in Joby’s products and to improve overall SW activity efficiency
Liaison with development and verification engineers as required ensuring requirements are clearly communicated and resulting product meets all requirements
Ensures all artifacts supporting DO-178C compliance align with approved plans and are completely prepared for submittal to the appropriate regulators
Ensures all artifacts supporting DO-254 compliance align with approved plans and are completely prepared for submittal to the appropriate regulators
Provides support for regulatory audits during development projects by way of leading audits, test witnessing and coordinating with regulatory personnel
Provides support for regulatory audits during development projects by way of leading audits, test witnessing and coordinating with regulatory personnel
Provides guidance to development team(s) for certification questions and/or issues
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar STEM field and 10+ years of related technical and certification experience
Practitioner-level knowledge of DO-178C with at least some hands-on experience applying DO-331 for model-based development
Experience with the application of DO-254 for both custom micro-coded devices (e.g., FPGA) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA)
Hands-on experience with object-oriented software development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including writing skills
Ability to work without supervision. Independent problem solver
Enjoy working in a collaborative, collegial environment
Strong bias toward safety and ethical engineering
Capable of coming up to speed on topics quickly; excited to learn new things
Strong work ethic and goal-focused
BS in engineering or technical area (e.g., computer science, electronics technician); MS preferred
Preferred
Existing DER credentials or recent experience serving as a Unit Member as part of an Organization Delegation Authorization (ODA)
Familiarity with FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Handbook Requirements (Order 8110.37) and ability to meet (within six months) the requirements for Software DER
Familiarity with DO-160 environmental qualification
5+ years' experience in the areas of flight or engine control approval
Familiarity with aerospace quality frameworks (e.g., AS9100, AS9006, AS9115)
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Polarion, Collaborator and SharePoint
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan with a company match
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Product Officer
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Chief Policy Officer
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