Senior Certification Lead

Lynx; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with generous employer match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Remote work opportunities based on ro​

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth and professional dev.

Job summary

Lynx is seeking a Senior Certification Lead in the United States to refine DO-178C/DO-254 processes, coordinate artifacts, and guide cross-functional teams through certification. The role focuses on ensuring robust verification, validation, and traceability of software in mission-critical systems.

You will document plans, manage audits with DERs, and drive risk mitigation while mentoring engineers and ensuring compliant deliveries across aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace certification with a strong DO-254 or DO-178C background.
• Hands-on experience preparing certification artifacts and supporting compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of safety assessments, system engineering practices, and quality assurance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to clearly write and review complex documents.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proven leadership skills within a software development team.
• Fluent in American English (spoken and written).
• Having supported at least one external audit of a project they lead.

Responsibilities

• Certification planning and DO-178C/DO-254 processes
• Write and update DO-178C process documents
• Prepare and submit PSACs, Software Plans, verification artifacts
• Coordinate certification activities with cross-functional teams
• Provide technical leadership on software certification and ARP standards
• Oversee verification, validation, and traceability of software
• Prepare for and participate in certification audits (DERs, SOI)
• Identify and mitigate certification risks
• Stakeholder liaison between engineering, authorities, and customers

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

English fluency

Documentation writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Job description

Salary Range: $122,400 - $183,600, plus bonus eligible

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards–based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world’s most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are:

• MOSA.ic: LYNXMOSA.ic™is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge systems. Based on theModular Open Systems Approach (MOSA),it provides a flexible foundation for buildingsecure, scalable, and certifiable edgesystems.
• LYNX MOSA.ic.AI : LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI tooperatepredictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity.
• CoreSuite2.0 : CoreSuite2.0 is Lynx’s safety‑criticalGPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems.It provides hardware‑accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
• Services : Lynx Services is Lynx’s professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, andmaintainsafety- and security‑critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support,reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Certification Planning & Execution: Refine and implement process development processes in accordance with DO-178C (software) standards.
• Process Document Creation: Write and update DO-178C process documents.
• Documentation Management: Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of key certification artifacts, including Plans for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC), Software Plans, Compliance Checklists, and Compliance Reports.
• Process Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate certification requirements into the system development lifecycle.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance on best practices for software certification, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, and AC 20-152A.
• Verification & Validation Oversight: Ensure robust verification, validation, and traceability processes are implemented for software components.
• Audit & Review Support: Prepare for and participate in certification audits, including SOI (Stage of Involvement) audits conducted by regulatory authorities including DERs.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate certification risks, ensuring project deliverables meet safety and compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a primary liaison between engineering teams, certification authorities, and customers to address certification‑related concerns

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace certification with a strong background in DO-254 or DO-178C.
• Hands‑on experience in preparing certification artifacts and supporting compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of safety assessments, system engineering practices, and quality assurance standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to clearly write and review complex documents.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proven leadership skills within a software development team.
• Fluent in American English (spoken and written).
• Having supported at least one external audit of a project they lead.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with avionics software lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management and Change Control processes.
• Understanding of emerging trends in software certification methodologies.
• Certification experience with DAL A/B systems is a plus.

We have very robust benefits including:

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

Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.