Software Verification & Validation Engineer - DO-178

iO Associates; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Accommodation provided

Job summary

iO Associates is supporting an urgent hiring campaign for Software Verification & Validation Engineers to work on safety-critical avionics display programmes. This is a 4-6 month on-site contract in Cedar Rapids, with travel and accommodation covered, focused on V&V in a DO-178 environment.

The role emphasizes rigorous verification, requirements-based testing, traceability, defect investigation, and producing robust certification evidence.

Qualifications

• DO-178 Level A or B experience required.
• Hands-on verification and validation in safety-critical avionics or embedded systems.
• Proficient in C/C++ development.
• Experience with avionics display, flight-deck, or flight-controls.
• US citizenship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the validation and verification of embedded avionics software in a DO-178 environment.
• Conduct requirements-based testing, execute tests, ensure traceability, and investigate defects.
• Produce robust evidence to support certification activities.

Skills

DO-178 Level A/B

V&V testing

C/C++

Embedded avionics

Requirements-based testing

Traceability

Tools

C/C++ toolchain

Job description

We are supporting an urgent hiring campaign for multiple Software Verification & Validation Engineers to work on safety-critical avionics display programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-moving programme where the emphasis is on rigorous verification, certification evidence, and software quality - not feature development.

Software Verification & Validation Engineer - DO-178 (CONTRACT)

Contract: 4-6 months

Eligibility: US Citizens only - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF NOT A US CITIZEN.

Please note: These roles require a commitment to working on site in Cedar Rapids. A two-weeks-on / two-weeks-off rotation can be considered, although greater on-site presence is preferred and advantageous.Travel/accomodation is covered.

The Role

You will support the validation and verification of embedded avionics software in a regulated DO-178 environment. The work will be heavily V&V focused, covering requirements-based testing, test procedure execution, traceability, defect investigation, and the production of robust evidence for certification.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable DO-178 - Level A or Level B experience.
• Strong, hands-on software validation and verification background within safety-critical avionics or embedded systems.
• C++ experience, with solid broader C/C++ capability.
• Experience supporting avionics display, flight-deck, flight-controls, or similar embedded safety-critical programmes.
• US citizenship is essential due to programme requirements.

What Is on Offer

This is a 4-6 month on-site contract with travel and accommodation covered. The client is moving quickly, with a 30-minute manager interview followed by a customer interview typically scheduled within 24-48 hours. Rates are competitive and will reflect relevant DO-178 Level A/B and V&V experience.

We would be particularly interested in speaking with engineers who can clearly demonstrate their verification contribution on certified safety-critical programmes.