Design, develop, and maintain embedded platform software for airborne avionics systems in compliance with DO-178C DAL A objectives.
Implement software in C/C++ and/or Ada targeting real-time embedded environments.
Develop software architectures and detailed designs that support deterministic and certifiable execution.
Execute software development activities in accordance with DO-178C processes and plans (PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP, SQAP).
Ensure compliance with DAL A software objectives, including documentation, traceability, and verification artifacts.
Support certification activities with regulatory authorities and DERs.
Develop and refine low-level and software requirements derived from system and high-level requirements.
Maintain bidirectional traceability between system requirements, software requirements, design, code, and verification artifacts.
Diagnose and resolve complex software defects across requirements, design, code, and integration levels.
Support hardware/software integration activities and system-level troubleshooting.
Analyze runtime behavior in real-time operating systems and embedded hardware environments.
Support verification teams in achieving DAL A structural coverage objectives including:
Statement coverage
Decision coverage
Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC)
Analyze coverage results and perform code analysis to address uncovered logic.
Work collaboratively with systems, hardware, test, and certification teams to ensure alignment across the development lifecycle.
Provide technical mentoring to junior engineers and contribute to design and code reviews.
Support continuous improvement of software processes and development tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
10–15 years of experience developing embedded software for aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical industries
Demonstrated experience with DO-178C DAL A software development
Strong proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada for embedded systems
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Proven experience in troubleshooting complex embedded software issues
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Close attention to detail in safety-critical environments
Ability to work in structured engineering processes
Strong collaboration and technical communication skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Professional development support
Flexible, friendly workplace

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++Adaembedded software developmentreal-time operating systemssoftware architecturesoftware designsoftware verificationcode analysisDO-178C

Soft Skills

analytical skillstroubleshooting skillsattention to detailcollaborationtechnical communicationmentoringproblem-solvingstructured engineering processesteamworkcontinuous improvement