Senior Software Engineer

Executive Alliance; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and verify software for aerospace applications. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, preparing certification documentation, and ensuring code meets quality standards. Applicants should have a BS degree in Engineering, 5+ years of aerospace experience, and skills in C programming. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with full development life cycle per aerospace standards RTCA/DO-178.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare V&V planning and documentation required for certification.
• Capture customer and derived requirements clearly.
• Create technical documents detailing system operation.
• Review code to meet Design Assurance Level requirements.

Skills

C Programming for embedded microcontroller applications

Experience in Systems Integration

Familiarity with ARINC-429

Ability to use standard test equipment

IBM Rational DOORS

LabVIEW and Lab Windows CVI experience

Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio programming

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or applicable equivalent experience

Job description

This range is provided by Executive Alliance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer whose responsibilities will be the development and verification of software for aerospace controller applications in accordance with industry-standard RTCA DO-178.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and referenced statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare Validation and Verification (V&V) planning and standard documentation required for certification.
• Capture customer and derived requirements allocated to the disciplines in a clear, complete, and unambiguous manner.
• Participate in creating technical documents describing the system operation, creating functional block diagrams, detailing specifications and system compliance methods.
• Review code to assure it meets applicable Design Assurance Level (DAL) requirements. Assure appropriate test coverage is achieved. Manage preparation and release of software and logic documentation to obtain FAA/EASA product certification.
• Interface with customers and suppliers during technical discussions and reviews.
• Prepare Software Development Life Cycle Data detailing requirements, design descriptions, test requirements, and traceability.
• Coordinate with Program Managers required resources and development schedules.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or applicable equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience working with IBM Rational DOORS is desired
• Experience with full development life cycle per aerospace standards RTCA/DO-178
• C Programming for embedded microcontroller applications
• Ability to use standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, etc.)
• Familiarity with ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553B, RS-232/422, SPI, I2C protocols are a plus
• Experience in Systems Integration, Traceability and Test is a plus
• LabVIEW and Lab Windows CVI experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio programming is a plus

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing