Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced Software Lead Engineer to advance safety-critical aerospace software development for Collins Aerospace.

The role requires 10+ years in software engineering, 3–6 years in aerospace, and deep DO-178B/C DAL A expertise, with hands-on embedded C/C++ development and requirements management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3-6 years of recent aerospace domain experience.
• Hands-on embedded C/C++ development with DO-178B/C DAL A exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-critical aerospace software development per DO-178B/C.
• Develop, review, and maintain HLR and LLR.
• Perform embedded software development using C/C++.
• Support V&V activities for DAL A applications.
• Ensure processes meet aerospace safety and certification needs.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve complex software defects.
• Manage requirements using DOORS/JAMA/Polarion.
• Support software configuration management with SVN/Synergy CM.

Skills

10+ years of software engineering

Aerospace experience 3-6 years

Embedded C/C++

DO-178B/C

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

IBM DOORS

JAMA

Polarion

SVN

Synergy CM

Job description

Software Lead Engineer - Aerospace Embedded Software

Job Title: Software Lead Engineer

Experience Level: 10+ Years

Aerospace Experience: 3-6 Years of recent Aerospace experience

Visa: Any Visa

Pay Rate: $55-$60/hr on c2c (Flexible for qualified candidates)

Job Summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Lead Engineer to support safety-critical aerospace software development and verification activities for Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of overall software engineering experience, including 3-6 years of recent aerospace domain experience with strong expertise in DO-178B/C and Design Assurance Level A (DAL A) software development.

Candidates must have hands-on experience in embedded C/C++ development, High-Level Requirements (HLR), Low-Level Requirements (LLR), software verification and validation (V&V), and debugging complex software defects. Experience with requirements management and configuration management tools such as DOORS, JAMA, Polarion, SVN, or Synergy CM is also required.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support safety-critical aerospace software development activities in accordance with DO-178B/C standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain High-Level Requirements (HLR) and Low-Level Requirements (LLR).
• Perform embedded software development using C and C++ programming languages.
• Support software verification and validation (V&V) activities for DAL A aerospace applications.
• Ensure software development and verification processes comply with aerospace safety and certification requirements.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve complex software defects and technical issues.
• Perform software requirements analysis, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Utilize requirements management tools such as DOORS, JAMA, or Polarion to manage and trace software requirements.
• Support software configuration management activities using tools such as SVN, Synergy CM, or equivalent platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software quality, reliability, and compliance.
• Review software development artifacts and verification results to ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Support technical problem-solving and software lifecycle activities within aerospace development projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10+ years of overall software engineering experience.
• 3-6 years of recent experience in the Aerospace or Avionics domain.
• Strong hands-on experience with DO-178B/C standards.
• Experience in Aerospace Safety-Critical Software Development at DAL A.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C and C++ programming.
• Experience developing and reviewing High-Level Requirements (HLR) and Low-Level Requirements (LLR).
• Hands-on experience with software verification and validation (V&V).
• Strong debugging skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex software bugs and defects.
• Experience with at least one requirements management or configuration management tool, such as:
• IBM DOORS
• JAMA
• SVN

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on safety-critical aerospace software projects.
• Experience with aerospace avionics software development and certification processes.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary software and systems engineering teams.
• Strong technical leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.