Embedded Software Engineer, Design & Verification

Katalyst Talent Agency

Rockford, IL, 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

indeed.com

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

+12 more

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.