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# Software Engineer - Flight Management System (FMS)

- **Company:** REAL TIME CONSULTING
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Data Link, Embedded Software, Human-Computer Interaction, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e46ffbc04dfcb991

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Test Planning (Quality assurance practices)?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related technical area

 * 7+ years of experience in embedded software development for avionics
 * Experience developing software for 1 or more FMS functional areas:
 * Performance
 * Predictions
 * Flight Planning
 * Nav
 * Lateral Guidance
 * Vertical Guidance
 * User Interface
 * Datalink
 * Redundancy Management
 * I/O
 * Understanding of the DO-178B/C software development lifecycle
 * Experience in design of software architecture
 * Experience in object-oriented development
 * Experience coding in C++
 * Experience in creating software test plans
 * Experience creating software test cases based on use cases derived from the system and software requirements
 * Experience in creating software test procedures
 * Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Good interpersonal skills
 * Ability to quickly analyze, incorporate, and apply new information and concepts
 * Self-motivated and takes initiative to get things done

PREFERRED SKILLS:

 * Familiarity with Integrated Modular Avionics
 * Familiarity with software time and space partitioning
 * Familiarity with A653
 * Experience with DOORS NG



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