Aviation Embedded Software Engineer - DO-178C, C++

PDS Tech Commercial; Iowa; On-site; USD 104,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation technology organization to hire a Software Engineer for an exciting 4-month consultant assignment in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will develop and verify embedded software powering advanced cockpit display technologies, ensuring quality, reliability and compliance with aviation safety standards.

Requires 5+ years of software engineering, DO-178C DAL A/B verification, and strong embedded C++ skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Experience with DO-178C DAL A or DAL B requirements-based verification.
• Experience with low-level software integration and verification including unit testing.
• Strong embedded C++ development experience.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily team meetings to coordinate priorities and milestones.
• Develop requirements-based test cases and procedures for safety-critical avionics software.
• Collaborate with requirements engineers, software developers, verification specialists and reviewers to create and approve test artifacts.
• Execute software verification activities in accordance with DO-178C standards.
• Perform low-level software integration and verification, including unit testing.
• Execute and debug tests on embedded hardware in lab environments.
• Analyze test results and support root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with onsite and global engineering teams, including international partners.
• Ensure verification documentation meets quality and certification requirements.
• Support multiple projects including Display Head Software and Touch Screen Software.

Skills

Embedded C++

DO-178C DAL A/B

Low-Level Verification

Unit Testing

Verification Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering or STEM

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation technology organization to hire a Software Engineer for an exciting 4-month consultant assignment in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will develop and verify embedded software powering advanced cockpit display technologies, ensuring quality, reliability and compliance with aviation safety standards.

Requires 5+ years of software engineering, DO-178C DAL A/B verification, and strong embedded C++ skills.