About the Role

Please note: This position cannot provide Immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizationsand ITAR regulations.

Altera is seeking anADG Functional Safety Managerto lead customer-facing& cross-functionalsafetyengagements focused on programmable logic and adaptive compute platforms in the Aerospace, Defense and Government (ADG) market implementing mission-critical and long-life systems. This roleis responsible forensuring that all safety and certificationobjectivesin DO-254 (Hardware), DO-178C (Software where applicable), and AC 20-152A (Complex COTS/CustomMicrocodedComponents) are achieved throughout the program lifecycle. 

This role focuseson helping defense contractors and aerospace partnerswith collaterals toenable DO-254, DO-178C,AC 20-152A certifications for Design Assurance Level (DAL)A- Dtype applications. 

Key Responsibilities

Safety Manager(ADG Focus)

• Lead Functional Safety program (ADG focus) execution for enablement of customer design wins.

• Oversee software (microcode) safety and certification efforts aligned with RTCA DO‑178C.

• Manage compliance with AC 20‑152A for FPGAs

• Develop and decompose safety requirements with full bidirectional traceability.

• Drive execution of hardware safety analyses (FMEA, FMECA, FMEDA, FTA, CCA, DFA, FFI).

• Ensure verification meets DO‑254 and DO‑178C objectives.

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government programs

• Experience working directly with customers in a technical or advisory capacity.

• Release & Maintain ADG safety package forADGcustomers

• Oversee tool assessment and qualification per DO‑330.

• Mentor engineering teams on safety and design assurance to ADG requirements

• Translate customer use cases, mission requirements, regulatory requirements, andsafety analysesinto clear FPGAsafetycollateraldeliverablespart of Product Lifecycle Management.

• Support engagements involving sensitive or controlled program constraints

• Engage with senior technical and business stakeholders, including architects,safetyteams, and executives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide customer-driven feedback into Altera’s FPGA productsafetyroadmaps

• Share ADG market insights, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and program requirements with internal teams

• Collaborate with internalsafety, engineering, and product stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or related field

• 5+yearsaerospace/defense hardware or software safety& reliabilityexperience.

• 5+ years of hands‑on DO‑254 certification experience (DAL A/B preferred).

• 5+ years of experience with DO‑178C, DO‑330, AC 20‑152A, IEC 61508, ISO 26262

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FAA/EASA or MIL‑STD safety processes.

• Background in FPGA/ASIC/SoC architecture and verification.

• Familiarity withAS9100 QMS.

• Safety certifications (FSCP, TÜV FS Professional).

• Experience leading multi‑year, safety‑critical programsin ADG space.

• Experience in Industrial Automation and Automotive marketsegmentis a plus.