Tool Qualification Engineer – DO-178/DO-330 Avionics

Real Time Consulting, LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Time Consulting is seeking a Software Engineer to qualify DO-178/DO-330 tools for airborne software programs in Phoenix, AZ. You will plan, develop, verify, and document tool qualification activities, interfacing with software, QA, and certification teams to ensure compliance with DO-178C and FAA/EASA processes.

The role requires strong software verification experience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage certification artifacts and audits across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as CS/CE/EE.
• 5+ years of experience with safety-critical embedded software.
• Experience supporting DO-178B/C airborne software certification.
• Familiarity with DO-330 Software Tool Qualification considerations.
• Experience in preparing certification documentation and reports.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Tool Qualification Plans and related certification artifacts.
• Determine Tool Qualification Levels per DO-330.
• Create and execute tool qualification tests and document results.
• Coordinate with software and certification teams.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, tests, and certification evidence.
• Support audits and certification reviews.

Skills

Software verification

Tool qualification

Documentation

Certification audits

Strong writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

DO-330

Requirements Management

Configuration Management

Job description

Real Time Consulting is seeking a Software Engineer to qualify DO-178/DO-330 tools for airborne software programs in Phoenix, AZ. You will plan, develop, verify, and document tool qualification activities, interfacing with software, QA, and certification teams to ensure compliance with DO-178C and FAA/EASA processes.

The role requires strong software verification experience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage certification artifacts and audits across multidisciplinary teams.