Software DER

Webster & Webster Associates; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster & Webster Associates is seeking a Senior Technical Authority for a Software DER position in Tampa, FL. The ideal candidate will oversee software compliance frameworks and evaluate software architectures, while bridging technical and regulatory aspects in a high-reliability software environment.

The role requires FAA Designated Engineering Representative status, a degree in a relevant field, and mastery of DO-178B/C guidelines. This opportunity enables you to shape critical software platforms for military and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative with software ticket.
• Mastery of DO-178B/C guidelines.
• Deep experience in low-level software requirements development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software compliance frameworks across product architectures.
• Evaluate software development lifecycles against safety-critical guidelines.
• Author and approve critical regulatory certification deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering and program teams for regulatory compliance.
• Act as a technical liaison with regulatory specialists.

Skills

FAA Designated Engineering Representative

DO-178B/C expertise

Software engineering background

Structural analysis

Safety-critical software testing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you a software designee looking to apply your deep technical expertise in next‑generation, safety‑critical systems?

We are seeking a highly accomplished engineering and compliance expert to act as a senior technical authority for a world leader in high‑reliability, secure software platforms. In this capacity, you will serve as a primary bridge between complex software development, safety‑critical systems, and regulatory agencies. You will evaluate software architectures, review structural code partitions, and lead compliance activities to ensure engineering data satisfies the most stringent global airworthiness standards. This position offers a high‑visibility opportunity to impact the certification of systems flying on high‑profile military and commercial programs worldwide while working in an elite, technically advanced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic planning, execution, and substantiation of software compliance frameworks across complex system‑level product architectures.
• Evaluate software development lifecycles, requirements, and designs against safety‑critical industry guidelines to eliminate regulatory risks.
• Analyze architectural design data, structural code coverage, algorithm complexity, and robust partition integrity to ensure system isolation.
• Author, review, and approve critical regulatory certification deliverables including plans for software aspects of certification and software accomplishment summaries.
• Collaborate directly with engineering managers, software developers, and program teams to integrate regulatory compliance into early development stages.
• Act as a primary technical liaison with regulatory specialists, managing external oversight and maintaining strong institutional relationships.
• Coordinate system testing and compliance audits across multiple projects, providing expert engineering direction to support on‑site and remote program milestones.

Core Qualifications

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative with a software ticket as either a company or consultant designee.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field backed by a strong overall software engineering background.
• Mastery of DO‑178B/C guidelines with a proven track record of successful compliance findings for airborne systems.
• Deep experience in low‑level software requirements development, structural analysis, and safety‑critical software testing.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate multi‑core processor architectures and align systems with contemporary multi‑core advisory criteria.
• Familiarity with high‑assurance software platforms, real‑time systems, or secure partition architectures.
• Prior exposure to Common Criteria or related high‑level security certification frameworks is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead by technical influence and clearly articulate complex regulatory concepts to diverse stakeholders.

If you are a technical visionary who excels at bridging the gap between rigorous software engineering and airworthiness compliance, we encourage you to apply. This position provides a profound opportunity to shape the technology used in the world's most demanding avionics and aerospace platforms. Take the next step in your professional journey by submitting your resume and a brief description of your compliance and software achievements to Webster & Webster Associates today.

Title: Software DER

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Tampa, FL USA

Location Type: Onsite

Relocation: Yes

Job ID: JO-2605-1384