Software Verification Engineer (DO-178C)

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in Pine Brook, NJ is seeking a Software Verification Engineer to verify and validate safety-critical embedded software for next-generation guidance and navigation products.

You will ensure DO-178C compliance through thorough verification, including requirements testing, test development, peer reviews, and certification support, working on site in our Pine Brook facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Strong knowledge of embedded or real-time software verification.
• 2+ years in embedded verification, validation, or testing.
• Experience with requirements-based testing, test-case development, traceability.
• Familiarity with debugging and test tools (emulators, logic analyzers, test frameworks).
• Understanding of V-model and software lifecycle processes.
• Strong engineering writing for test procedures, reports and artifacts.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a lab environment.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain/maintain US Government Security Clearance.
• On-site work at Pine Brook, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate safety-critical embedded software.
• Ensure DO-178C objectives are met via verification activities.
• Participate in requirements verification, test development & execution, peer reviews, certification support, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Embedded systems verification

C/C++ testing

Lab collaboration

V-model knowledge

Engineering writing

Security clearance readiness

Education

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

Tools

C/C++

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Test frameworks

DOORS

LDRA

VectorCAST

GCov

SCADE

Simulink

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Software Verification Engineer (DO-178C)

Overview

Exciting opportunity for a Software Verification Engineer to join our Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine Brook, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for the verification and validation of safety-critical embedded software supporting Kearfott’s next generation of guidance and navigation products.

You will ensure software compliance with DO-178C objectives through rigorous verification activities, including requirements-based testing and structural coverage analysis.

This role includes participation in requirements verification, test development and execution, peer reviews, certification support, and generation of compliance documentation in accordance with DO-178C guidelines.

Required Skills

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of software verification principles for embedded or real-time systems.
• Experience with C/C++ in the context of software testing and analysis.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded systems verification, validation, or testing.
• Experience with requirements-based testing, test case development, and traceability.
• Familiarity with debugging and test tools such as emulators, logic analyzers, and test frameworks.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle processes (V-model).
• Strong engineering writing skills, including test procedures, test reports, and verification artifacts.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a lab environment.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.
• All work to be performed on site in our Pine Brook, NJ facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with DO-178C software certification, including DAL A–C verification activities.
• Experience establishing, developing, or maintaining software verification environments, including:
• Test harnesses and automated test frameworks
• Simulation and/or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
• Continuous integration pipelines for verification
• Experience with:
• Requirements traceability tools (e.g., DOORS)
• Structural coverage analysis tools (e.g., LDRA, VectorCAST, GCov)
• Knowledge of Model-Based Development verification (SCADE, Simulink, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with static analysis tools (e.g., Polyspace, Coverity).
• Experience verifying safety-critical or avionics systems.
• Understanding of inertial navigation systems, GPS-aided navigation, or control systems.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation.
• Familiarity with FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) standards.
• Ability to interpret software requirements, design documentation, and electronics schematics.

This position is 100% onsite at our Pine Brook, NJ location.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $108,000 - $178,000 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans