Software Engineer - Air Data Systems

Real Time Consulting, LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Time Consulting (RTC) seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-critical avionics software for Air Data Systems. Remote option available, with emphasis on DO-178B/C certification and cross-functional collaboration.

You will design, implement, verify, and maintain embedded software across the development lifecycle, ensuring quality while aligning with timelines and project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in embedded software development across the software development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178B/C software certification processes.
• Knowledge of software development best practices.
• Knowledge of software architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, test, and implement embedded software for Air Data Systems applications.
• Develop software in accordance with DO-178B/C certification requirements for safety-critical avionics systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, and other cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure successful project execution.
• Apply software development best practices, design patterns, and sound architectural principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support software verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Deliver high-quality software while meeting project schedules and technical objectives.
• Make timely, technically sound decisions while balancing detailed analysis with execution.
• Maintain software configuration using established configuration management tools.

Skills

Embedded software

DO-178B/C

C/C++

Requirements definition

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering

Tools

Configuration management

Job description

REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)—POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer – Air Data Systems

REMOTE OPTION AVAILABLE!

ABOUT THE JOB:

Seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of safety-critical avionics software for Air Data Systems. This is a remote position supporting advanced aerospace programs requiring extensive experience in embedded software development and DO-178B/C certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, modify, test, and implement embedded software for Air Data Systems applications.
• Develop software in accordance with DO-178B/C certification requirements for safety-critical avionics systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, and other cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure successful project execution.
• Apply software development best practices, design patterns, and sound architectural principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support software verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Deliver high-quality software while meeting project schedules and technical objectives.
• Make timely, technically sound decisions while balancing detailed analysis with execution.
• Maintain software configuration using established configuration management tools.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in embedded software development throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178B/C software certification processes.
• Knowledge of software development best practices.
• Knowledge of software architecture principles.
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Thorough understanding of embedded software architecture, software design principles, and development best practices.
• Experience defining software requirements in alignment with operational objectives.
• Able to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Demonstrates sound engineering judgment.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Able to balance technical analysis with decisive execution.
• Exhibits creativity, initiative, and ownership.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Real Time Consulting (RTC) exists to partner outstanding engineering talent to support our clients’ success. Unsurpassed service is delivered to our clients by upholding responsibility, teamwork and quality. Our primary commitment is to help our clients. Since 1997, RTC has been protecting and enhancing lives with safe, reliable, innovative solutions, providing full life-cycle design, development and testing of EMBEDDED ENGINEERING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS with Program Management and Consulting Services. Our employees average 20+ years of versatile and accomplished expertise to our clients, driving continuous innovation forward. Employee’s innovative and analytical ideas are cultivated while maintaining the big picture vision in a fast-paced, changing environment. Our corporate values are to Uphold Responsibility, Support People, Promote Teamwork and Deliver Quality!

This position may require exposure to software, source code or technology that is subject to US export control laws and regulations (i.e., International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations). To comply with these requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce, as applicable.

RTCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RTCo is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

To qualify for all positions with Real Time Companies, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Please be aware that Real Time Companies does not sponsor employment-based visas. Additionally, certain positions with Real Time Companies that involve work with government entities may have more restrictive employment status requirements, such as U.S. citizenship, based on security clearance requirements or other governmental requirements. Real Time Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.