Avionics programme / Software assurance / Quality assurance
Software Quality Assurance Workspace
Plan independent assurance, conduct lifecycle surveillance and audits, evaluate conformity to approved plans and standards, manage findings, and issue evidence-based release recommendations.
Role boundary: DO-178C identifies software quality-assurance objectives and records, not one universal audit form. SQA provides independent confidence and escalation; it does not perform development, replace verification, approve unauthorized changes, or grant certification.
AssessmentsControlled SQA records
Scheduled auditsOpen surveillance
Open findingsCorrective action
High severityEscalation required
Release reviewsRecommendation pending
AcceptedAssurance complete