Software Certification Engineer

ZimZee Recruiting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ZimZee Recruiting is seeking a Software Certification Engineer in Wichita, KS to support certification of avionics, power electronics and battery systems. You will evaluate, test, and certify safety-critical software/hardware in RTCA DO-178C/DO-254 environments and collaborate across engineering teams throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes embedded software development, testing on target hardware, and comprehensive documentation to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a tech field.
• Experience with RTCA DO-178C or an equivalent safety-critical process.
• Strong proficiency in C for embedded systems.
• Experience testing on embedded hardware with lab equipment.
• Knowledge of software verification and lifecycle documentation.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Familiarity with RTCA DO-254, FPGA or VHDL preferred.
• Experience with C#, Python, or PC-based development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain software lifecycle documentation per RTCA DO-178C.
• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot embedded software for microcontroller-based systems.
• Verify software and hardware functionality through functional and structural testing.
• Support certification activities for avionics, power electronics, battery management, cockpit displays, sensing technologies, data conversion and storage systems.
• Develop and execute test procedures to ensure regulatory, performance, quality, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to implement safety-critical software design processes.
• Utilize modern software development tools, documentation practices, and engineering methodologies to support product quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

RTCA DO-178C

RTCA DO-254

Embedded C

Embedded testing

Software lifecycle

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication

FPGA/VHDL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a tech field

Tools

RTCA DO-178C

RTCA DO-254

C

VHDL

FPGA

Python

Job description

ZimZee Recruiting is looking for a Software Certification Engineer located in Wichita, Kansas. The engineer will support the development, certification, and verification of safety-critical software and hardware systems for the aerospace industry. In this role, you will provide engineering and technical expertise in the evaluation, testing, and certification of avionics, power electronics, battery systems, and other aircraft technologies. Working within RTCA DO-178C and DO-254 development environments, you will help ensure products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with RTCA DO-178C or a comparable safety-critical software development and certification process
• Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems
• Experience developing, testing, and debugging software directly on embedded target hardware using laboratory test equipment
• Knowledge of software verification, validation, and formal software lifecycle documentation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with RTCA DO-254, FPGA development, or VHDL is preferred
• Experience with C#, Python, or other PC-based application development is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain software lifecycle documentation, including plans, requirements, design documentation, coding standards, verification procedures, and change management artifacts in accordance with RTCA DO-178C
• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot embedded software for microcontroller-based systems and PC-based applications supporting verification and manufacturing
• Verify software and hardware functionality through functional and structural testing, including work with prototype and certified target hardware in a laboratory environment
• Support certification activities for avionics, power electronics, battery management systems, cockpit displays, sensing technologies, data conversion and storage systems, and related aerospace products
• Develop and execute test procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, performance, quality, and safety requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to implement safety-critical software design processes and resolve technical challenges throughout the product development lifecycle
• Utilize modern software development tools, documentation practices, and engineering methodologies to support product quality and continuous improvement