Senior Design Assurance Engineering Scientist @ University of Texas at Austin
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Job Overview
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Design Assurance Engineering Scientist to oversee the implementation and DO-278A certification of mission-essential web applications. The candidate will be a technical leader in design assurance and work collaboratively to ensure the resulting products achieve certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead safety-critical system design, development, and tracking of requirements from design to validation per DO-278A.
- Conduct Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) and map objectives to Design Assurance levels.
- Provide Design Assurance Engineering Analysis, DA Reviews support, and gap analysis based on safety artifacts.
- Develop DO-278A Compliance Audit reports and support integration activities.
- Collaborate with a team to translate stakeholder requirements into system designs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in science, applied science, or engineering; minimum three years of related experience; familiarity with DO-178C, DO-278A, and DO-331; proven ability to address design assurance gaps; strong communication and organizational skills; and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications & Additional Information
Post-graduate degree and five or more years of relevant experience are preferred. Experience with software architecture decisions for web applications, Agile project management using tools like Jira, cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and GNSS systems is advantageous. U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for classified information access are required.
Working Conditions & Benefits
Standard office conditions, potential weekend/evening work, and occasional travel are expected. UT Austin offers competitive salaries, full benefits including 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage, retirement contributions, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Key Skills/Competency
Senior Design Assurance Engineering Scientist: DO-278A, DO-178C, Functional Hazard Analysis, Compliance Audit, Safety-Critical Design, Gap Analysis, Agile, Cloud, GNSS, Web Applications
How to Get Hired at University of Texas at Austin
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight DO-278A and compliance experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize safety-critical design and Agile experience.
- Leverage certifications: Include any relevant engineering certifications.
- Prepare for interviews: Review design assurance processes and gap analyses.