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Role: Avionics Software Developer
Location: Rockford, IL (Onsite)
Duration: Full time.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Avionics Software Developer with strong expertise in ADA83/ADA95 programming and DO-178C verification activities. The role requires active contribution to coding, debugging, and verification of safety-critical avionics software, ensuring compliance with certification standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software Development (Primary Focus)
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded avionics software using ADA83/ADA95Perform coding, debugging, and optimization of real-time embedded systems
- Work on low-level drivers, system interfaces, and application software
- Support software integration with avionics hardware platforms
- Verification & DO-178 Activities
- Perform requirements-based verification as per DO-178CDevelop and execute:
- Test cases & procedures
- Test scripts (manual/automated)
Conduct:
Unit testing & integration testingStructural coverage analysis (Statement, Decision, MC/DC)
Generate verification artifacts:
Test reports
Traceability matrices
Support verification reviews and certification audits
Compliance & Quality
Ensure compliance with DO-178C (Level A/B preferred) processes
Maintain end-to-end traceability (requirements → code → test)
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and audits
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Engineering / Electronics / Aerospace 6+ years of experience in avionics or safety-critical embedded software
- Strong experience in both development and verification environments
- Mandatory Technical SkillsADA83 / ADA95 programming (core requirement)
- Strong embedded C / real-time systems understanding
- Hands-on experience in:
- DO-178B/C verification processes
Requirements:
- -based testingStructural coverage (MC/DC mandatory for Level A)
- Verification Tools ExperienceLDRA / VectorCAST / RTRT / CantataDOORS or equivalent (requirements traceability)
- Coverage tools (LDRA / similar)
- Additional Technical Skills
- Debugging tools: Lauterbach, JTAG, GDBConfiguration management: Git / ClearCase / SVNWorking knowledge of avionics buses:
- ARINC 429, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553 Preferred Experience
- Experience working on legacy ADA codebases and enhancements
- Exposure to Collins Aerospace avionics systems/programs
- Familiarity with CI/CD in embedded environments