Avionics Software Engineer (TCAS)/HW- Contract

Belcan Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days onsite)

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an Avionics Software Engineer for contract work in Phoenix, AZ (85027). The role focuses on designing, developing, and testing safety-critical embedded software for TCAS and other CNS applications with DO-178C compliance.

Candidates should have 5+ years of avionics software experience, a related bachelor's degree, and be able to work in a hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite). U.S. citizenship is required due to security considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (software/electrical/aerospace/CS).
• 5+ years in avionics software engineering for aircraft or spacecraft.
• Full life cycle experience on avionics embedded software.
• Experience decomposing requirements in DOORs or similar.

Responsibilities

• Decompose system requirements to software level within DO-178C.
• Design, code, and test embedded C/C++ software for TCAS/CNS.
• Perform code reviews for standards compliance and optimization.
• Support integration tests ensuring coverage goals (SD/branch/MC/DC).

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software development

DO-178C knowledge

Requirement decomposition

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

DOORs

Job description

Avionics Software Engineer contract positions in Phoenix, AZ 85027 are available at Belcan supporting one of our aerospace customers. We are seeking Software Engineers with at least 5 years of experience and have in-depth experience in designing, developing, and testing safety-critical embedded software for Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) and other Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) applications.

Relocation & Work Arrangement

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
• Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days per week onsite)

Job Duties

• Decompose and trace system requirements down to software high-level and low-level requirements within DOORs while ensuring adherence to DO-178C standards.
• Design, code, and implement embedded software utilizing C/C++ for TCAS and other CNS applications.
• Perform code reviews to identify potential defects, non-compliance to software coding standards, and code optimizations/improvements.
• Support software integration tests and ensure that the software has 100% Statement, Decision/Branch, and Modified Condition/Decision coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 5+ years of Software Engineering experience on the Avionics for aircraft systems and/or spacecraft systems.
• Full life cycle experience on Avionics Embedded Software or software for other equivalent Airborne Systems.
• Experience analyzing and decomposing requirements in DOORs or equivalent requirements management databases.
• Experience developing low-level embedded software for TCAS, transponders (TDR), Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS), Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), or other CNS related applications.
• Experience integrating avionics functionality and applications (Displays, FMS, Flight Controls, Datalink, Radios, Surveillance and Navigation functions).
• Working knowledge of DO-178C processes and standards.
• Due to the nature of the work performed, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Business jet avionics experience (communications, navigation and surveillance products / applications)
• Military avionics experience (communications, navigation and surveillance products / applications)
• Experience wiring diagrams for aircraft and modified inputs from different systems to support flight tests.
• Experience developing tools to support more efficient flight test campaigns.

Pay and Benefits

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary rate of $52.00 to $96.00 per hour however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• education assistance
• paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.