Aviation Embedded Software Test Engineer

Talentify; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Overland Park, KS. This contract-to-hire onsite role focuses on designing and executing detailed test plans for ground-based radio navigation systems in a regulated aviation environment.

You will develop automated tests in Python/C/C++/MATLAB, perform manual testing, and work with lab equipment to validate functionality and reliability across hardware, software, and FPGA elements, ensuring DO-278 compliance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Proficiency in Python/C/C++/MATLAB for test development.
• Experience designing automated and manual tests in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system-level Design Qualification Test plans and procedures.
• Develop automated tests using C, C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Conduct manual system-level testing to validate performance and reliability.
• Utilize lab test equipment to perform system testing and analysis.
• Perform integration testing across hardware, software and FPGA components.
• Identify root causes through debugging and systematic analysis.
• Execute verification and validation to ensure DO-278 compliance.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing test procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Python

C

C++

MATLAB

Troubleshooting

Test automation

Lab equipment

Education

ABET-accredited EE/CE/CS

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Vector signal generators

FPGA

VHDL

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Overland Park, KS. This contract-to-hire onsite role focuses on designing and executing detailed test plans for ground-based radio navigation systems in a regulated aviation environment.

You will develop automated tests in Python/C/C++/MATLAB, perform manual testing, and work with lab equipment to validate functionality and reliability across hardware, software, and FPGA elements, ensuring DO-278 compliance.