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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer -DO-178/DO-330 Tool Qualification - **Company:** REAL TIME CONSULTING - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Static Program Analysis, Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Verification, Information Technology, DO-178B - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08b928c1dd21c158 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline. * 5+ years of experience developing or verifying safety-critical embedded software. * Experience supporting DO-178B or DO-178C airborne software certification. * Working knowledge of DO-330 Software Tool Qualification Considerations. * Experience developing software verification procedures and executing verification testing. * Familiarity with software requirements management and traceability processes. * Experience in preparing certification documentation and technical reports. * Experience with configuration management practices and software baselines. * Understanding of software lifecycle processes defined by DO-178C. * Strong technical writing and documentation skills. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to interpret certification requirements and translate them into practical engineering activities. * Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. * Collaborative team player capable of working across engineering disciplines. * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. * Strong planning and time management skills. * Comfortable presenting technical information to certification authorities, and engineering leadership. PREFERRED SKILLS: * Direct experience qualifying software tools in accordance with DO-330. * Experience determining Tool Qualification Levels (TQL-1 through TQL-5). * Experience qualifying code generators, structural coverage tools, static analysis tools, test automation tools, or requirements management tools. * Experience supporting DAL A or DAL B airborne software programs. * Familiarity with automated verification environments. ## Description ABOUT THE JOB: The DO-330 Tool Qualification Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, verifying, and documenting the qualification of software development and verification tools used on safety-critical airborne software programs. Working closely with software development, verification, quality assurance, and certification teams, this role ensures software tools satisfy the qualification objectives defined in DO-330 and support certification of airborne systems developed in accordance with DO-178C. The ideal candidate possesses strong software verification and certification experience, understands the avionics software development lifecycle, and is familiar with FAA/EASA certification processes., * Develop Tool Qualification Plans (TQP), Tool Operational Requirements (TOR), Tool Verification Plans (TVP), Tool Accomplishment Summaries (TAS), and other certification artifacts. * Determine software tool qualification requirements and Tool Qualification Levels (TQL) in accordance with DO-330. * Develop and execute tool qualification test procedures and document verification results. * Coordinate with software developers, verification engineers, and certification specialists to support tool qualification activities. * Maintain bidirectional traceability between tool requirements, verification procedures, test results, and certification evidence. * Support FAA, EASA, and customer certification audits and technical reviews. * Develop qualification data packages for certification authorities. * Participate in peer reviews, design reviews, and certification readiness reviews. ## Related Videos - [Great DevEx and Regulatory Compliance - Possible?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1426-great-devex-and-regulatory-compliance-possible) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [Mutation Testing and Fuzzing in C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/703-mutation-testing-and-fuzzing-in-c) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Test-reduction - Doing more with less](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/977-test-reduction-doing-more-with-less) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)