Verification Engineering Lead – DO-178C

 Job Title: Verification Engineering Lead – DO-178C

Location: Remote

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 + Bonus Eligible

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions that redefine the economics of developing, deploying, and maintaining high assurance, mission critical edge platforms. These secure edge computing solutions are designed to drive innovation and operational excellence in today’s most demanding environments. From advancing aerospace and defense capabilities to transforming commercial and industrial systems, Lynx collaborates across a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure, to deliver tailored, high assurance solutions aligned with specific mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are: 

• LYNX MOSA.ic: A software platform that can include a LYNX safety-critical real-time operating system. MOSA.ic's modular design provides robust support for multicore processing. It allows different operating systems and applications of different criticality levels to be run on separate cores for improved performance, reliability, and security.
• CoreSuite 2.0: A suite of graphics libraries and tools that enable GPU hardware acceleration for both graphics and "GPU Compute", supporting applications such as machine learning and AI processing in edge devices.
• MOSA.ic.SCA and Vigiles, tools that provide Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Common Vulnerabilities Exposure (CVE) management for embedded Linux-based and other applications.
• Software development services for high-reliability applications that can include initial setup of a "DevSecOps" development environment, software application development, and long-term product lifecycle management. 

About the Role

We are seeking a Verification Engineering Lead (DO-178C) to serve as a senior technical leader within our verification and validation organization. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, responsible for leading day-to-day DO-178C verification activities across one or more safety-critical programs.

You will work closely with the Test Engineering Manager, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure high-quality, compliant test execution. This role is ideal for a senior test engineer who wants to remain deeply technical while taking on leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Execution

• Serve as a technical lead for DO-178C verification activities across assigned programs.
• Lead requirements-based testing, integration testing, and verification closure activities.
• Review and approve test artifacts including test cases, procedures, results, and traceability data.
• Provide hands-on support to test engineers, helping resolve complex verification and tooling issues.

DO-178C Compliance

• Execute and support all DO-178C verification objectives, including planning, testing, structural coverage, and problem reporting.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, procedures, and results.
• Support certification readiness, audits, and customer reviews.
• Collaborate with Quality and Certification teams to ensure compliance and audit success.

Team Coordination

• Act as a day-to-day technical point of contact for test engineers and contractors on assigned programs.
• Assist the Test Engineering Manager with task planning, prioritization, and progress tracking.
• Mentor junior and mid-level test engineers on best practices and DO-178C standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Software, Systems, and Program Management teams to ensure aligned delivery.
• Participate in technical reviews, milestone reviews, and customer-facing discussions as needed.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in software test engineering within aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical environments.
• Hands-on experience executing DO-178C verification activities, including test development, execution, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of requirements-based testing, traceability, and verification processes.
• Experience working with embedded systems and real-time software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with avionics systems, embedded Linux, or RTOS environments.
• Familiarity with structural coverage analysis and verification closure activities.
• Experience working with distributed or contractor-based test teams.
• Exposure to tools supporting requirements management, test management, and configuration control.

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including: 

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options 
• 401K with generous employer match 
• Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays 
• Remote work opportunities based on role 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Career growth and professional development opportunities 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.