Lynx needs to lead and mature its test engineering function to support safety-critical aerospace and defense programs, ensuring high-quality execution, process compliance, and on-time delivery across multiple projects.
Requirements
- Must Have Hands-on DO-178C experience in verification, planning, documentation, and certification activities.
- Strong knowledge of test methodologies, requirements-based verification, and configuration management.
- Proven ability to build schedules, manage complex projects, and lead cross-functional efforts.
- Background in embedded systems, avionics, or real-time operating systems.
- Experience managing offshore or distributed engineering teams.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing large engineering teams or contractor workforces.
Responsibilities
- Own the development, planning, and execution of test strategies for DO-178C-compliant software systems.
- Ensure all testing artifacts (test cases, procedures, results, traceability, etc.) meet DO-178C objectives and certification requirements.
- Drive automation, tooling improvements, and test process advancements where appropriate.
- Guide teams through all DO-178C stages including planning, requirements-based testing, structural coverage, problem reporting, and verification closure.
- Collaborate with Quality, Systems Engineering, and Certification teams to ensure audit readiness.
- Oversee generation and review of verification documentation, ensuring traceability and completeness.
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Other
- Lead, mentor, and manage a large team of test engineering contractors across multiple workstreams.
- Establish clear performance expectations, track productivity, and ensure alignment with program goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Track progress across multiple concurrent test programs and communicate status to senior leadership and customers.
- Serve as a key technical and managerial point of contact for customer interactions, reviews, and milestone discussions.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- Must be a US citizen.
