Embedded Software Engineer, Design & Verification

Katalyst Talent Agency
Plano, TX, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Software Debugging Embedded C Embedded Software Ethernet Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Microsoft Visio Systems Development Life Cycle Real-Time Operating Systems Requirements Management Requirements Traceability Software Engineering
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Software Requirements Analysis System Testing Systems Integration Toolchain Scripting Real Time Systems Safety Critical Systems Test Scripts Git Trace32 DO-178B Software Version Control

Job description

  • We are seeking highly skilled Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineers with strong experience in DO-178C (DAL A) safety-critical systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture through verification, compliance, and system validation within aerospace/defense environments., * Execute full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities in compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards.
  • Perform software requirements analysis and capture, ensuring clarity, completeness, and traceability.
  • Develop embedded software architecture and detailed design.
  • Maintain end-to-end traceability across requirements, design, code, and verification artifacts.
  • Update and refactor legacy code to ensure DO-178C compliance.
  • Lead and participate in SDLC reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
  • Create and maintain DAL A documentation, including plans, standards, and lifecycle data.
  • Develop and execute test procedures, test scripts, and verification cases.
  • Conduct design analysis, issue resolution, and technical reporting.
  • Support Pre-SOI audits and certification activities.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Visio?, * 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical domains

  • Strong experience with DO-178C DAL A processes and compliance
  • Expertise in:
  • Embedded C programming
  • Real-time systems and low-level hardware interaction
  • Strong understanding of requirements traceability and lifecycle documentation.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Protocols-Ethernet, SPI, RS-485, CAN, I2C.
  • Tools & Technologies.
  • DOORS (Requirements Management).
  • Git (Version Control).
  • Matissa / Similar lifecycle tools.
  • MS Visio (Design Documentation).
  • AMD Vitis / Embedded Toolchains.
  • ARM C Compiler.
  • Lauterbach Trace32 (Debugging).

Additional Desired Skills:

  • Experience with FPGA verification and debugging.
  • Strong hardware-software integration and debugging capabilities.
  • Familiarity with test automation and scripting.
  • Experience supporting audit readiness (Pre-SOI, certification reviews).

Preferred Background:

  • Aerospace, Defense, or Safety-Critical Systems experience.
  • Exposure to RTOS-based embedded systems.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Important Note: This role is subject to ITAR regulations, therefore only U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply.

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