Job Title: Software Safety Manager – DO178

Location: Remote

Pay Range: $160,000 - $195,000 + 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 Mosaic: A software platform that can include a LYNX safety-critical real-time operating system. MOSAI.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. 

Role Overview

The Software Safety Manager – DO-178 is a leadership role responsible for establishing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance of Lynx’s software safety processes in alignment with DO-178C and related certification standards. This person will own the software safety plan, lead cross-functional safety efforts, and work directly with engineering, quality, and program management to ensure products meet rigorous safety objectives. They will also represent Lynx with customers, certification authorities, and auditors, serving as the authority on software safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, own, and manage Lynx’s software safety and certification strategies under DO-178B/C.
• Lead development and maintenance of the Software Safety Plan and related lifecycle safety artifacts.
• Provide leadership and oversight of safety assurance activities across projects, ensuring compliance with DO-178 objectives.
• Drive hazard analysis, risk assessments, and safety impact evaluations in coordination with systems, hardware, and software teams.
• Manage and mentor the Safety and Quality teams, fostering a culture of accountability and process excellence.
• Serve as the primary interface with certification authorities, customers, and auditors on software safety and compliance matters.
• Oversee the creation, review, and approval of safety documentation (plans, standards, checklists, compliance reports).
• Ensure proper traceability from safety requirements through design, implementation, verification, and certification evidence.
• Lead safety audits, process assessments, and reviews; identify non-conformances and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner with engineering leadership to balance program execution needs with compliance obligations.
• Evaluate and approve tools for use in safety-critical projects (DO-330 tool qualification when required).
• Report program safety status and risks to executive leadership, ensuring transparency and proactive mitigation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in software development for safety-critical systems, with a strong focus on DO-178B/C compliance.
• Deep knowledge of DO-178 processes, certification deliverables, and interaction with regulatory authorities.
• Hands-on experience with safety analysis methods (FMEA, FHA, FTA, etc.).
• Strong understanding of requirements management, verification/validation, and configuration management in a safety-critical context.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization in front of customers and certification authorities.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Experience in avionics, aerospace, or defense industries with certified software programs.
• Familiarity with related safety and systems standards (ARP4754, ARP4761, ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Experience qualifying software development and verification tools (DO-330).
• Prior direct engagement with FAA, EASA, or DERs.
• Track record of driving process improvements and achieving successful certifications.

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.