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Software Certification Engineer

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ZimZee Recruiting · Kansas City, MO

Full-Time Mid_senior FPGAPythonVHDL
Posted
4d ago
Category
Verification
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
ZimZee Recruiting is looking for a Software Certification Engineer located in Wichita, Kansas. The engineer will support the development, certification, and verification of safety-critical software and hardware systems for the aerospace industry. In this role, you will provide engineering and technical expertise in the evaluation, testing, and certification of avionics, power electronics, battery systems, and other aircraft technologies. Working within RTCA DO-178C and DO-254 development environments, you will help ensure products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience with RTCA DO-178C or a comparable safety-critical software development and certification process
Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems
Experience developing, testing, and debugging software directly on embedded target hardware using laboratory test equipment
Knowledge of software verification, validation, and formal software lifecycle documentation
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Familiarity with RTCA DO-254, FPGA development, or VHDL is preferred
Experience with C#, Python, or other PC-based application development is a plus

Key Responsibilities
Develop, review, and maintain software lifecycle documentation, including plans, requirements, design documentation, coding standards, verification procedures, and change management artifacts in accordance with RTCA DO-178C
Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot embedded software for microcontroller-based systems and PC-based applications supporting verification and manufacturing
Verify software and hardware functionality through functional and structural testing, including work with prototype and certified target hardware in a laboratory environment
Support certification activities for avionics, power electronics, battery management systems, cockpit displays, sensing technologies, data conversion and storage systems, and related aerospace products
Develop and execute test procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, performance, quality, and safety requirements
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to implement safety-critical software design processes and resolve technical challenges throughout the product development lifecycle
Utilize modern software development tools, documentation practices, and engineering methodologies to support product quality and continuous improvement

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