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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,861.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, Collaborative Software, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Software Engineering, System Programming, Software Verification, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=6X88hB&offset=258&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ESoftware+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EEngineer+the+Technology+Behind+the+Flight+Deck%3A+Join+Us+as+a+Software+EngineerDrive+Innovation+in+Aviation+Through+Advanced+Embedded+Software+Development+and+VerificationPDS+Tech+C..&SIDW=9b29770be9864e6cf01d75507740f7f4.VUlEPTI1ODY5OTc4

## About the Role

* Minimum of 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
 * Experience with DO-178C DAL A or DAL B Requirements-Based Verification.
 * Experience with Low-Level Software Integration and Verification, including unit testing.
 * Strong experience developing software in Embedded C++.
 * Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills., * Experience with DO-178C DAL A or DAL B Requirements Development.
 * Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM discipline.
 * Experience within aviation, aerospace, avionics, or other safety-critical software environments.
 * Familiarity with embedded hardware testing and laboratory-based verification activities., If you're an experienced software engineer with a background in DO-178C verification, embedded C++, and safety-critical systems, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the aviation industry.

## Description

As a Software Engineer, you'll play a critical role in supporting multiple aviation software programs focused on advanced cockpit display technologies. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll help develop, test, verify, and validate software that contributes to the safety and performance of aircraft systems used around the world., * Participate in daily team meetings to coordinate priorities, progress, and program milestones.

 * Develop requirements-based test cases and test procedures for safety-critical avionics software.
 * Collaborate with requirements engineers, software developers, verification specialists, and reviewers to create and approve test artifacts.
 * Execute software verification activities in accordance with DO-178C standards.
 * Perform low-level software integration and verification, including unit testing activities.
 * Execute and debug software tests running on embedded hardware platforms in laboratory environments.
 * Analyze test results, identify issues, and support root cause investigations.
 * Work closely with both onsite and global engineering teams, including virtual collaboration with international engineering partners.
 * Ensure verification documentation meets quality and certification requirements.
 * Support multiple projects involving:
 + Display Head Software
 + Touch Screen Software, Gain valuable experience working with DO-178C processes, embedded C++ development, avionics software verification, and cutting-edge aviation technologies.


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