Safety Auditor

Location:         USA

Term:               Contract

High Tech Genesis is looking for a highly skilled Safety Auditor to join our team.

 In this role, you will ensure that embedded software systems meet all safety and regulatory requirements, focusing on compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards and related industry guidelines.

You will lead with expertise in:

• Audit Software Development Processes: Conduct comprehensive audits of software development, verification, and validation processes to ensure full compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards and other applicable industry regulations.

• Assess Compliance with Safety Standards: Evaluate the compliance of software lifecycle artifacts (e.g., requirements, design, code, and verification documentation) against established safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• Internal and External Audits: Lead and support internal and external safety and compliance audits, providing expertise in identifying gaps and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

• Ensure Corrective Actions: Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with DO-178C, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Support Certification Activities: Support certification audits by interacting with certification authorities, ensuring all documentation, processes, and systems meet the necessary safety standards for certification.

• Risk Management and Safety Oversight: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage safety risks, ensuring safety is embedded into every aspect of the development process.

• Mentorship and Training: Provide mentorship and training to teams on safety auditing procedures, compliance standards, and industry regulations to promote a culture of safety across the organization.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in the continuous enhancement of development assurance and software reliability practices.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of audit findings, compliance status, corrective actions, and recommendations. Provide regular audit reports to management and stakeholders.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in auditing safety-critical systems, with a focus on DO-178C DAL A compliance or equivalent standards in a regulated environment.

•  Extensive knowledge of DO-178C objectives, particularly for DAL A, and familiarity with other relevant safety and regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, ISO, IEC).

• Solid understanding of embedded software development, including experience with C/C++ programming and knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) like VxWorks.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in safety-critical system audits, with a focus on ensuring compliance with safety standards and risk management protocols.

• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to identify risks and ensure compliance through auditing, verification, and validation.

• Exceptional attention to detail when auditing compliance documents, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and communicate audit results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to assess complex systems and processes, identify areas for improvement, and drive corrective actions.

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model software development methodologies, with an emphasis on how they apply to safety-critical systems.

• Experience in the aerospace industry and familiarity with its regulatory environment is preferred.

• Certifications: Relevant credentials (e.g., DO-178C, FAA DER, ISO 26262) are highly desirable.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

High Tech Genesis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values.

Please be advised:

1. Applicants must be a US Citizen.

2. Kindly submit your resume in MS Word format upon application for this position.