Verification Engineering Lead – DO-178C

Lynx

12h•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.