Remote Lead Avionics Software Engineer | DO-178C Expert

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Tech tools

Career growth

Aviation projects

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Avionics Software Engineer to steer a remote-first team in architecting and delivering high-integrity software for next-generation avionics systems. You will guide the complete SDLC, from requirements to deployment, leveraging your expertise in embedded systems and RTOS to meet safety standards such as DO-178C.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for cross-time-zone collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of avionics software development experience.
• Proven lead/management experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Ada.
• Strong knowledge of RTOS and embedded systems.
• DO-178C safety-critical software development knowledge.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of avionics software engineers.
• Architect, design, and implement high-integrity software for avionics systems.
• Define software requirements and ensure adherence to DO-178C safety standards.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle from coding to verification.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to define interfaces.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software processes.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for software components.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/EE

Tools

C/C++

Ada

MATLAB/Simulink

RTOS

ARINC 429

MIL-STD-1553

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Avionics Software Engineer to steer a remote-first team in architecting and delivering high-integrity software for next-generation avionics systems. You will guide the complete SDLC, from requirements to deployment, leveraging your expertise in embedded systems and RTOS to meet safety standards such as DO-178C.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for cross-time-zone collaboration.