JOB SUMMARY

Software and/or Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) Designated Engineering Representative (DER) who makes compliance findings and represent Textron Aviation as a subject matter expert to certification authorities, suppliers, and industry consortiums in the areas of software and/or AEH approvals supporting aircraft Type Certification for both foreign and domestic certification activities on both 14 CFR Part 23 and 14 CFR Part 25 aircraft.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Author and/or approve software and/or AEH lifecycle data items including Plan for Software and Hardware Aspects of Certification, Software/Hardware Configuration Index, Software/Hardware Accomplishment Summary, etc.
Lead and/or participate in Stage of Involvement (SOI) reviews and associated documentation.
Participate in development of System and LRU requirements and architecture definition.
Participate in development of software and/or AEH high-level and low-level requirements.
Participate in development of System Safety documentation including Aircraft Functional Hazard Assessment, Preliminary System Safety Assessment, and System Safety Assessment.
Participate in the continuous improvement of Textron Aviation’s software and hardware processes, procedures, and certification culture relating to both in-house developed and supplier developed software and/or AEH.
Mentor less experienced engineers to make them more knowledgeable in the many facets of software and/or AEH certification ultimately towards becoming future UMs.
Provide guidance and/or oversight to suppliers whose products incorporate software and/or AEH to ensure they are following an appropriate path to software and/or AEH approval.
Assist others in authoring software and/or AEH lifecycle data in compliance with company plans and standards as well as certification authority guidance material.
Participate in recurrent training as required to maintain active ODA UM status.
Witness software verification tests at Textron Aviation facilities and/or supplier facilities as required.
As an ODA Unit Member will make findings of compliance for the FAA in the above areas.
Participate and/or lead the development of certification plans, compliance reports, Issue Paper responses, etc. to assist engineering teams in ensuring all aspects of software approvals are addressed for an aircraft Type Certification project.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in:
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Other related Engineering field
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience relating to Airborne Electronic Hardware, Software, or aircraft development programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Software and/or AEH FAA delegate approval qualifications (14CFR Part 23 or 25) desired.
In-depth knowledge of RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-330, 14 CFR Parts 23 and 25.
Prior Type Certification, Supplemental Type Certification, or Technical Standard Order Authorization experience, up to and including IDAL A required.
Business Jet and General Aviation development and certification experience a plus.
FAA Designated Engineering Representative, ODA Unit Member status or candidate status.
Experience with C, 8051 Assembly, and ARM Microprocessors desired.
Experience with VHDL, Xilinx and Altera PLDs and FPGAs desired.
Experience with domestic and foreign business and/or general aviation aircraft certification process is required.
Experience in safety analysis using modeling tools such as Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), (Failure Modes and Effect Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Reliability Block Diagram (RBD), and Fault Trees Analysis (FTA) desired.
Experience with use of electronic test equipment is desired.
Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience with Microsoft Office software application and working environment required.
Must be able to work in a team environment and be able to clearly communicate thoughts and ideas with peers, management, and certification authorities.
Strong time management skills

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company

Textron Aviation

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

07/15/2025, 8:18:24 AM

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