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Senior Hardware Certification Engineer

A leading European deep-tech company specializing in unmanned systems is seeking a Senior Hardware Certification Engineer to support the development and certification of advanced aircraft platforms. The role focuses on development assurance and certification of airborne electronic hardware, ensuring that all activities fulfill applicable certification objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate safety requirements into practical engineering activities and ensure compliance evidence is complete and traceable. This position is critical for maintaining high standards in hardware development lifecycles within a mission-critical aerospace environment.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Permanent Position
Required seniority
Senior
Work location
Onsite, Hybrid
Location
Bavaria, Germany
Start
ASAP
Duration
Permanent
Travel
—

Required role

System EngineerSystem Configuration LeadDesign Engineer

Required platforms

DO-254ED-80ARP4754ADO-178CARP4761

Required skills

BOM ManagementEngineering Change ManagementRequirements TraceabilityHardware Design AssuranceConfiguration ManagementVerification & ValidationCompliance AuditingSystems Engineering

Required industry experience

Aerospace & Defense

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate DO-254 / ED-80 hardware certification activities throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain certification artefacts including PHAC, HVP, HCMP, and HAS.
  • Define and maintain compliance matrices to ensure objectives are addressed by engineering evidence.
  • Support determination of Hardware Design Assurance Levels (DAL) with systems and safety teams.
  • Ensure bidirectional requirements traceability between system, hardware, and verification data.
  • Review hardware requirements, designs, and verification activities against DO-254 objectives.
  • Assess COTS, reused, or previously developed hardware for certification compliance.
  • Support configuration management, problem reporting, and change control for certification data.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
  • Professional experience in airborne electronic hardware development and aerospace certification.
  • Strong practical knowledge of RTCA DO-254 / EUROCAE ED-80 standards.
  • Experience with hardware certification planning and requirements-based verification.
  • Understanding of FPGA/CPLD development and complex electronic hardware assemblies.
  • Familiarity with AC 20-152A or comparable authority guidance.
  • Knowledge of related standards such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, and DO-178C.
  • Fluent English language skills; German language skills are beneficial.