Aerospace Embedded Software Engineer - DO-178C DAL A

Katalyst CRO; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is looking for highly skilled Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineers in Rockford, Illinois. The successful candidate will support the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards.

The ideal applicant should have at least 7 years of experience in embedded software, particularly within aerospace or safety-critical systems. A strong understanding of requirements traceability and extensive technical skill in embedded C programming is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical domains.
• Strong experience with DO-178C DAL A processes and compliance.
• Familiarity with various communication protocols: Ethernet, SPI, RS-485, CAN, I2C.

Responsibilities

• Execute full SDLC activities complying with DO-178C DAL A standards.
• Perform software requirements analysis, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• Lead and participate in SDLC reviews.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Real-time systems

Low-level hardware interaction

Requirements traceability

DO-178C DAL A processes

Technical documentation

Test automation

Tools

DOORS

Git

MS Visio

AMD Vitis

ARM C Compiler

Lauterbach Trace32

Job description

Katalyst CRO is looking for highly skilled Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineers in Rockford, Illinois. The successful candidate will support the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards.

The ideal applicant should have at least 7 years of experience in embedded software, particularly within aerospace or safety-critical systems. A strong understanding of requirements traceability and extensive technical skill in embedded C programming is essential.