Software Engineer - Aircraft Surveillance Systems

Real Time Consulting, LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Time Consulting is seeking a Software Engineer - Aircraft Surveillance Systems in Phoenix, AZ, to develop software for aircraft surveillance systems in accordance with DO-178 lifecycle. The role involves creating software requirements, code, and verification test cases for complex systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field and 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience, with strong skills in C/C++.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 5 years aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience with DO-178 lifecycle processes.
• Ability to translate requirements to C/C++ language code.
• Experience with test case development and verification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop software requirements, code, and verification tests per DO-178 lifecycle.
• Capture and manage requirements using appropriate tools.
• Translate software requirements to C/C++ language code.
• Create detailed design documents and verification procedures.
• Collaborate with remote team members and adapt to customer schedules.

Skills

Aerospace Software Engineering

DO-178 Full Lifecycle

C/C++ programming

Requirements capture & management

Software verification test design

SCR processes

Software configuration management

Remote team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Requirements management tools

Software configuration management tools

SCR tools

Job description

Software Engineer - Aircraft Surveillance Systems

• Phoenix, AZ

REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)—POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer - Aircraft Surveillance Systems

ABOUT THE JOB:

This position is responsible for software development activities for aircraft surveillance systems in accordance with DO-178 lifecycle. Activities include development of software requirements, software code, and software verification test cases and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of Aerospace Engineering experience
• Knowledge of DO-178 Full Lifecycle Development process and its application in the development of complex systems software
• Experience with requirements capture and management, and associated tools
• Experience translating software requirements to C/C++ language code
• Experience in development of detailed design documents
• Experience translating software requirements to software verification test cases
• Experience developing software verification test procedures
• Familiar with Software Change Request (SCR) processes and tools
• Familiar with software configuration management processes and tools
• Positive Attitude
• Strong initiative and decision‑making skills
• Ability to multiplex between tasks
• Ability to interpret high level requirements that may not be completely clear and make good judgements on intent and continuing forward progress rather than needing everything to be 100% accurate and complete
• Ability to quickly come up the learning curve and determine how to set up the test environment (Validation Facility)
• Experience working with remote team members
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Flexibility to match and occasionally adapt work hours to the Customers schedule
• Flexibility to accommodate peaks in workload to meet milestones

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• TCAS, TAWS, ADS-B Out, or similar product experience

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. Employees’ 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.