Design Assurance Quality Engineering Scientist
@ University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
$130,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 month ago

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Design Assurance Quality Engineering Scientist

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a senior design assurance engineer to oversee the implementation and DO-278A certification of mission-essential web applications. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and guide a team in ensuring that products meet certification standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety-critical system design, development, and requirement tracking per DO-278A.
  • Perform Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) and define system safety objectives.
  • Identify evidence for Design Assurance levels and map to objectives.
  • Conduct DA Reviews and support Gap Analysis based on key safety artifacts.
  • Develop compliance audits and compile a Design Assurance Compliance Report.
  • Support integration and handle various designated tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in science, applied science, or engineering.
  • At least three years as a technical team leader in safety-critical systems.
  • Understanding of DO-178C, DO-278A, and DO-331.
  • Experience with quality assurance frameworks and conducting compliance audits.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to make architectural decisions for web applications.
  • US Citizenship with eligibility for security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a related field.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira.
  • Work experience with GNSS systems and real-time data streams.
  • Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

Additional Information

Position Details: Full-time, exempt, with weekly 40 hours, located at PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS. Salary ranges from $104,000 to $150,000+ and is negotiable based on qualifications. UT Austin offers competitive benefits including 100% employer-paid medical coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, and holidays.

Key skills/competency

  • Design Assurance
  • Safety-Critical
  • DO-278A
  • Compliance Audit
  • FHA
  • Team Leadership
  • Web Applications
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Agile
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How to Get Hired at University of Texas at Austin

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research UT Austin's culture: Study their mission, values, and benefits.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight safety-critical and DO-278A experience.
  • Showcase leadership: Emphasize technical team management skills.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review compliance and audit processes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review DO-278A certification requirements.
Study compliance audit procedures.
Brush up on system safety analysis.
Understand web application architectures.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a past leadership challenge.
Explain team conflict resolution.
Discuss handling tight project deadlines.
Share experience with independent work.

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