Aviation Embedded Systems Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Actalent in Overland Park, KS seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design and execute test plans for radio navigation system components, employing automated and manual testing in a regulated aviation environment.

You will develop tests in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB, work with lab equipment, perform integration testing across hardware, FPGA, and software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure DO-278 compliance and product reliability.

Qualifications

• 35 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, and MATLAB for test development and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and attention to detail in test procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

C

C++

MATLAB

Troubleshooting

Lab equipment

Detail-oriented

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal generators

Network analyzers

Job description

Actalent in Overland Park, KS seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design and execute test plans for radio navigation system components, employing automated and manual testing in a regulated aviation environment.

You will develop tests in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB, work with lab equipment, perform integration testing across hardware, FPGA, and software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure DO-278 compliance and product reliability.