Software Quality Assurance (SQA) DO-178C

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Software Quality Assurance
SQA
DO-178C
SDP
Software development plan
SVP
software verification plan
SCMP
configuration management plan
SQAP
software quality assurance plan
audit processes
artifacts
non-conformance reporting
process non-compliances
product defects
DER
Designated engineering representative
FAA

Job Details

Title: Software Quality Assurance (SQA) DO-178C

Length of Contract: 12+ Months

Fort Worth, TX (On-site)

Background Check and Drug Screen Required

Scope: DO-178C has a dedicated section for SQA activities, especially in Section 6.3 (Software Quality Assurance Process).

SQA Responsibilities under DO-178C:

  1. Assure adherence to software plans:
    • Ensure the project follows the Software Development Plan (SDP), SVP (Software Verification Plan), SCMP (Configuration Management Plan), and SQAP (Software Quality Assurance Plan).
  2. Audit processes and artifacts:
    • Perform audits on:
      • Requirements development
      • Design
      • Code implementation
      • Verification (test plans, procedures, results)
      • Configuration and change management
  3. Non-conformance reporting:
    • Identify and track process non-compliances and product defects.
    • Ensure corrective actions are taken.
  4. Independence:
    • SQA must be independent from development and verification teams (especially for DAL A/B).
  5. Certification support:
    • Provide documentation, audit records, and compliance evidence to DER (Designated Engineering Representative) or FAA.
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