Software Verification Engineer (DO-178C)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in Pine Brook, NJ, is seeking a Software Verification Engineer (DO-178C) to verify safety-critical embedded software for next-generation guidance and navigation products. You will ensure DO-178C objectives through rigorous verification activities and participate in requirements verification, test development and execution, peer reviews, and certification support.

This role requires a strong background in C/C++, embedded testing, and Python scripting, with a focus on

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.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate safety-critical embedded software supporting next-generation guidance and navigation products.
• Ensure DO-178C objectives through requirements-based testing and structural coverage analysis.
• Participate in requirements verification, test development and execution, peer reviews, certification support, and generation of compliance documentation.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded testing

Python scripting

Requirements testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Test frameworks

DOORS

LDRA

VectorCAST

GCov

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.

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