Software Quality Assurance & Compliance Engineer - DO-178C

ABOUT WIND RIVER

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.

Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. Our software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world—from NASA’s Artemis I and the James Webb Space Telescope to the world’s largest Open RAN networks.

We’ve earned global recognition for our technology innovation and workplace culture, including Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture built on growth mindset, customer focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software-defined world.

Your Role:

Wind River Systems is seeking a high‑performing Senior Member of the Technical Staff to join the Engineering Quality Solutions (EQS) group and help grow our Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team.

The successful candidate will join a high‑impact Engineering Quality Solutions team responsible for the governance of software quality, safety, and security across Wind River’s product portfolio. You will collaborate closely across the Product Engineering organization and Certification office to drive effective and compliant software quality assurance programs.

As a Senior Member of Technical Staff – Engineering Quality Solutions, you will work with a skilled SQA team to plan, execute, and drive project‑level SQA activities and standards processes, following well‑defined Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices. You will partner cross‑functionally with Architects, Technologists, Product Managers, Certification Team, distributed development teams, and customer‑facing organizations.

This role supports Wind River’s flagship products, including VxWorks and Helix Virtualization Platform, and may involve assignments across Automotive, Aviation/Drone, Humanoid Robotics, and Industrial programs, depending on business needs.

The role is focused on delivering high‑quality, secure, and safety‑critical software that meets stringent regulatory and customer requirements, enabling successful certification and deployment for mission‑critical customer applications.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and manage Software Quality Assurance (SQA) activities across assigned projects in alignment with defined SDLC processes.

• Perform audits, reviews, and inspections of software lifecycle artifacts to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., DO‑178C, ASPICE, ISO 26262, IEC 61508. ISO 9001QMS).

• Ensure timely creation, review, approval, and baselining of SQA deliverables required for certification and customer releases.

• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Architects, Certification Office, and Product Management to embed quality, safety, and security practices early in the development lifecycle.

• Provide governance and oversight of software quality processes across multiple product lines, including VxWorks and Helix Virtualization Platform.

• Support safety‑critical and security‑critical programs across Aviation/Drone, Automotive, Humanoid Robotics, and Industrial domains, based on assignment.

• Identify quality risks, gaps, and non‑compliances, and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.

• Support certification and assessment activities, including internal and external audits, customer reviews, and regulatory engagements.

• Maintain and improve SQA processes, checklists, templates, and work instructions to align with evolving standards and business needs.

• Participate in cross‑site and distributed team engagements, ensuring consistent application of quality standards across global teams.

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to engineering teams on software quality, safety, and compliance best practices.

• Track and report SQA metrics, issues, and status to stakeholders and leadership as required.

• Continuously improve quality practices by incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices.

Your Background:

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Strong hands‑on experience in Software Quality Assurance for safety‑ and security‑critical systems.

• In‑depth knowledge of DO‑178C and solid working expertise in ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 9001 QMS and IEC 61508.

• Proven ability to perform audits, reviews, and inspections of software lifecycle artifacts.

• Strong understanding of SDLC processes, configuration management, change control, and traceability.

• Experience supporting certification, assessments, and external audits with customers or regulatory bodies.

• Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional and distributed teams.

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programs simultaneously.

• Domain experience in aviation, drone systems, automotive, humanoid robotics, or industrial platforms is highly desirable.

• Self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and capable of influencing without direct authority.

• Knowledge and experience with software development tools such as Git, GitLab, Jen, JIRA, Polarion. Doors

• Software engineering experience with the full development lifecycle and processes, Agile and scrum project management tools (e.g. Jira, GitLab);

• Scrum certifications are a plus

• CSQE certification is a plus

• Familiarity with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and RTOS development tools

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”

Compensation

This role is compensation range is between $140,000 to $170,000 plus annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company's plans: health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS   

Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship in order to perform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries: Belarus; Burma; China; Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Syria; Venezuela; Afghanistan; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Cyprus; Democratic Republic of Congo; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Haiti; Iraq; Lebanon; Libya; Russia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Zimbabwe. The security clearance process may take a significant amount of time to complete, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate's legal ability to perform the fundamental job duties. Wind River is committed to meeting its obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in this regard.

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.