Aerospace Software Verification Lead (DO-178C)

Veriipro; Rockford (IL); On-site; Full time

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Software Verification Engineer to lead and execute software verification activities in compliance with DO‑178C standards. The role involves hands‑on testing, requirements validation, test case design, execution on target hardware/software, and ensuring full traceability and certification readiness for aerospace systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with aerospace communication protocols including TTP and ARINC 429 (A429) – mandatory
• Hands‑on experience with DO‑178C software development and verification lifecycle – must have
• Experience in Hardware/Software Integration Testing (HSIT), low‑level testing, and module‑level testing
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL and Python (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Polarion AND IBM DOORS requirements management tools – mandatory
• Experience in Data Coupling and Control Coupling Analysis (DCCCA)
• Experience in Structural Coverage Analysis (SCA) to meet certification requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of 5–10 engineers for software verification activities
• Analyze software requirements to develop comprehensive test cases covering functional and non‑functional requirements
• Design, document, and maintain detailed verification test cases including inputs, expected outputs, and coverage mapping
• Execute test cases on target hardware and software platforms, documenting results and deviations
• Identify, log, track, and support resolution of software defects in collaboration with development teams
• Perform code coverage analysis to ensure compliance with DO‑178B/C standards
• Prepare formal software verification reports including test outcomes, deviations, and compliance justification
• Maintain end‑to‑end traceability between requirements, design, test cases, and results for certification audits
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering and software development teams to ensure alignment and issue resolution