Avionics Software Certification Engineer

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Software Certification Engineer to lead evaluation and testing of avionics software against DO-178C/DO-254 standards.

You will verify microcontroller and FPGA designs, plan lifecycle processes, and work with target hardware and lab equipment to ensure safety-critical software practices are met.

The position emphasizes quality, reliability, and strong teamwork in a climate-controlled, manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with RTCA DO-178C or similar safety-critical software process.
• Proficient in C programming.
• Ability to work directly with target hardware, including lab bench equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and results oriented.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support in evaluation and testing of avionics systems.
• Plan and implement DO-178C and DO-254 lifecycle processes.
• Verify microcontroller and FPGA designs to achieve functional and structural coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety-critical software design practices.

Skills

RTCA DO-178C experience

C programming

Attention to detail

Organized and results oriented

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

C#

Python

VHDL

Job description

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Software Certification Engineer to lead evaluation and testing of avionics software against DO-178C/DO-254 standards.

You will verify microcontroller and FPGA designs, plan lifecycle processes, and work with target hardware and lab equipment to ensure safety-critical software practices are met.

The position emphasizes quality, reliability, and strong teamwork in a climate-controlled, manufacturing environment.