Avionics Embedded C++ Engineer — Hybrid Iowa (DO-178C)

Talentify; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Embedded C++ Software Engineer for avionics display systems in Phoenix, AZ. You will design, develop, and verify embedded software across the full lifecycle, aligned with DO-178C certification requirements, and collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams.

The role is hybrid, with required onsite testing in Cedar Rapids during early phases, and periodic travel for program needs. You will work on cockpit display hardware and participate in certification activities and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Embedded C++ development experience focused on embedded or low-level software.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting DO-178 programs, including adherence to DO-178C processes and standards.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting DAL A and/or DAL B programs for safety-critical software.
• Minimum 3 years of low-level requirements development and verification experience.
• Minimum 3 years of unit testing experience for embedded or safety-critical software.
• Minimum 3 years of software integration experience, preferably in avionics or complex embedded systems.
• Proficiency in embedded C++ development for real-time or safety-critical applications.
• Demonstrated experience with software verification and low-level verification activities.
• Experience working with display systems or similar integrated software-hardware platforms.
• Ability to travel onsite to Cedar Rapids, Iowa as required by program needs.
• Eligibility and willingness to work on U.S.-based aerospace programs that require U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain embedded software solutions for avionics display systems using Embedded C++.
• Generate, review, and verify low-level software requirements in alignment with system and certification needs.
• Perform software integration activities across multiple display applications and system-level requirements.
• Execute unit testing, requirements-based testing, and software verification activities to ensure compliance with DO-178C.
• Support DO-178C certification processes, including preparation and maintenance of related documentation.
• Collaborate closely with systems, software, hardware, and test engineers throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot software and system-level issues during integration and testing, both in lab environments and on actual hardware.
• Participate in peer reviews, technical discussions, and engineering design reviews to improve software quality and design robustness.
• Support onsite testing and validation efforts on avionics display hardware and integrated systems.
• When onsite in Cedar Rapids, work directly with avionics display hardware and systems to support integration and testing activities.
• When working remotely, support software integration across display system requirements and execute verification and certification activities.
• Develop and maintain low-level requirements, test procedures, and related artifacts to support ongoing software lifecycle activities.
• Support defect resolution by analyzing issues, implementing fixes, and validating corrective actions across the software stack.

Job description

Actalent is hiring an Embedded C++ Software Engineer for avionics display systems in Phoenix, AZ. You will design, develop, and verify embedded software across the full lifecycle, aligned with DO-178C certification requirements, and collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams.

The role is hybrid, with required onsite testing in Cedar Rapids during early phases, and periodic travel for program needs. You will work on cockpit display hardware and participate in certification activities and