Embedded Software Design – Verification Engineer

iCodde; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iCodde is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to work on exciting aerospaceinnovation projects in Rockford, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, particularly within DO-178C DAL A environments. Strong skills in Embedded C and familiarity with communication protocols are essential. The role offers a long-term opportunity within a collaborative environment, focusing on compliance and verification activities related to safety-critical systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Embedded Software Engineering experience.
• Strong, practical experience programming in Embedded C.
• Proven experience working within DO-178C DAL A environments.
• Experience in avionics, aerospace, or highly safety-critical industries.
• Deep understanding of communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support safety-critical projects with a focus on embedded software development.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams in a DO-178C regulated environment.
• Engage in software architecture, testing, and requirement traceability.

Skills

Embedded C

DO-178C DAL A experience

Debugging

Verification and Validation processes

Communication protocols (Ethernet, SPI, RS485, CAN, I2C)

Tools

DOORS

Git

MS Visio

AMD Vitis

ARM C Compiler

Lauterbach Trace32

FPGA Verification

Job description

Are you passionate about aerospace innovation and building safety-critical systems? At iCodde, in collaboration with one of our specialized clients, we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join the team for an exciting, long-term opportunity!

If you thrive in highly technical environments and love collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we want to hear from you.

Role at a Glance

• Location: Rockford, Illinois OR Plano, Texas (Onsite/Hybrid depending on project needs)
• Duration: Long-term position
• Industry: Aerospace / Safety-Critical Embedded Systems
• English Level: Advanced
• Work Authorization: US Citizenship required
• Rate: Open (Based on experience)

Project Overview

In this role, you will be at the forefront of advanced aerospace engineering. You will support safety-critical projects with a heavy focus on embedded software development, verification, and validation.

Working within strict DO-178C DAL A regulated environments, you will collaborate closely with top-tier engineering teams. Your day-to-day will involve software architecture, testing, requirement traceability, deep debugging, compliance activities, and FPGA verification efforts.

What We Are Looking For (Main Requirements)

To succeed in this role, you should bring the following expertise to the table:

• Experience: 7+ years of hands‑on Embedded Software Engineering.
• Core Skills: Strong, practical experience programming in Embedded C.
• Compliance: Proven experience working within DO-178C DAL A environments.
• Industry Background: Previous work in avionics, aerospace, or other highly safety‑critical industries.
• Protocols: Deep understanding of communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, RS485, CAN, and I2C.
• V&V: Strong background in debugging, verification, and validation processes.
• Documentation: Familiarity with requirements traceability and maintaining compliance documentation.

Preferred Tools & Technologies

• DOORS (Requirements Management)
• Git (Version Control)
• MS Visio
• AMD Vitis
• ARM C Compiler
• Lauterbach Trace32
• FPGA Verification and Debugging