Senior Software Engineer - Aerospace

Executive Alliance; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Plainview, New York, responsible for developing and verifying software for aerospace controller applications, ensuring compliance with RTCA DO-178 standards. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical or Software Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry, ideally with familiarity in coding for embedded microcontroller applications and using standard test equipment. This position offers an opportunity to engage in technical projects requiring high-level engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience in the aerospace industry is needed.
• BS in Electrical or Software Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Experience with aerospace standards RTCA/DO-178 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify software for aerospace controller applications.
• Prepare Validation and Verification (V&V) planning documentation.
• Review code to assure compliance with Design Assurance Level (DAL).

Skills

C Programming for embedded microcontroller applications

Experience in Systems Integration

Familiarity with ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553B, RS-232/422, SPI, I2C protocols

Ability to use standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters)

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, Visio)

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

Minimum of 5 years work experience in the aerospace industry

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

LabVIEW

Lab Windows CVI

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

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

Job Function

Requirements

• 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.

Job Requirement

Qualifications/ 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
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, Visio)