Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Lancesoft; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a Yorba Linda, CA assignment focused on airborne software development compliant with DO-178C across the full SDLC.

The ideal candidate will have DoD SECRET clearance, extensive C/C++ experience, and a track record delivering high‑integrity software for safety‑critical avionics, including certification data and SOI support.

Qualifications

• DoD SECRET clearance
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field
• Experience in Real-Time Embedded Software and avionics
• Experience generating DO‑178C certification deliverables such as plans and verification results
• 5+ years DO-178C compliant avionics software development across the lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded avionics software in DO-178C objectives and project plans
• Participate in full SDLC: planning, requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification
• Support certification artifacts and SOI audits with authorities
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, test, and certification teams
• Ensure alignment between system requirements, software requirements, and verification activities

Skills

DO-178C knowledge

Real-Time Embedded Software

System integration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

Vector-CAST

LDRA

Jenkins

Bamboo

Git

Job description

Role Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location Yorba Linda, CA Duration 12+ months (Possible chances of conversion) Shift Monday –Friday Pay Range $80-$98/hr. On W2

Job Description: IEC, Navigation Solutions delivers advanced military GPS and broader Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities that support mission requirements across weapon systems, ground platforms, airborne assets, maritime systems, and space environments. Navigation Solutions products are engineered to provide resilient PNT performance for the warfighter operating in denied or degraded environments. We are seeking a Software Engineer with hands‑on experience developing airborne software in accordance with DO‑178C across the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including planning, development, verification, configuration management, quality assurance, and certification support.

The ideal candidate will have experience producing and reviewing certification data, supporting Stage of Involvement (SOI) reviews, and working closely with systems, hardware, test, quality, and certification stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-integrity software for safety‑critical avionics applications.

Essential Functions

Develop embedded avionics software in compliance with DO‑178C objectives and project plans Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including: Software planning Requirements development and analysis Software design and implementation Integration Verification and validation Problem reporting and resolution Configuration management and release Develop and maintain lifecycle data such as plans, standards, requirements, design descriptions, test procedures, test results, traceability data, and compliance evidence. Perform software verification activities, including reviews, analyses, unit testing, integration testing, and requirements‑based testing. Support structural coverage analysis and resolution of coverage gaps, as applicable to the software level. Support certification efforts, including preparation of certification artifacts and participation in SOI audits/reviews with certification authorities or designees. Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between system requirements, software requirements, hardware interfaces, and verification activities. Support development in real‑time embedded environments and troubleshoot software/hardware integration issues. Contribute to process improvement, tool usage, and development standardization for safety‑critical software programs.

Qualifications

Ability to obtain and hold a DoD SECRET clearance Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar, and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience in the design and analysis of Real‑Time Embedded Software. Master of Science or advanced degree preferred and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience 3+ years of experience in generating or reviewing DO‑178C certification deliverables such as plans, standards, traceability, verification results, and compliance data 5+ years of experience developing software under DO‑178C for avionics or other safety‑critical embedded systems, across the full software development lifecycle, from planning through certification support 5+ years of experience in C/C++ application development, including analysis of software requirements, design, coding, integration, and verification in a controlled development environment. 5+ years of experience working as a team lead, technical lead, and/or subject matter expert for an embedded software development project.

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience with DO‑331, DO‑330, DO‑254, ARP4754A, or related aerospace standards. Experience with software levels A through C programs Experience supporting DER, certification authority, or customer reviews Ability to interpret standards and apply them pragmatically in a program environment Experience with structural coverage analysis tools and static analysis tools Experience with requirements and test tools such as DOORS, Vector-CAST, LDRA, or similar environments Experience with real-time operating systems, board bring‑up, and hardware/software integration Experience with real‑time embedded operating systems for Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) software development Familiarity with configuration management, change control, and problem reporting processes. Experience in software development using Agile / Scrum methodologies Experience with common SW tasking and review tools including Jenkins / Bambo, Jira, and Git Strong attention to detail and documentation rigor Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills Ability to balance technical execution, compliance needs, and schedule commitments