Avionics Software Developer

Accord Technologies Inc
Rockford, IL, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

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

Tech stack

Software Applications Unit Testing IBM Rational ClearCase Configuration Management Code Coverage Code Review Computer Programming Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Software Debugging Embedded C Embedded Software
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Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) VectorCAST Requirements Traceability Software Engineering Subversion Systems Integration Real Time Systems Software Verification Test Scripts Git Integration Tests DO-178B

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Avionics Software Developer with strong expertise in ADA83/ADA95 programming and DO-178C verification activities. The role requires active contribution to coding, debugging, and verification of safety-critical avionics software, ensuring compliance with certification standards., Software Development (Primary Focus)

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded avionics software using ADA83/ADA95
  • Perform coding, debugging, and optimization of real-time embedded systems
  • Work on low-level drivers, system interfaces, and application software
  • Support software integration with avionics hardware platforms

Verification & DO-178 Activities

  • Perform requirements-based verification as per DO-178C
  • Develop and execute:
  • Test cases & procedures
  • Test scripts (manual/automated)
  • Conduct:
  • Unit testing & integration testing
  • Structural coverage analysis (Statement, Decision, MC/DC)
  • Generate verification artifacts:
  • Test reports
  • Traceability matrices
  • Support verification reviews and certification audits

Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure compliance with DO-178C (Level A/B preferred) processes
  • Maintain end-to-end traceability (requirements * code * test)
  • Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and audits

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Engineering / Electronics / Aerospace
  • 6+ years of experience in avionics or safety-critical embedded software
  • Strong experience in both development and verification environments

Mandatory Technical Skills

  • ADA83 / ADA95 programming (core requirement)
  • Strong embedded C / real-time systems understanding
  • Hands-on experience in:
  • DO-178B/C verification processes
  • Requirements-based testing
  • Structural coverage (MC/DC mandatory for Level A)

Verification Tools Experience

  • LDRA / VectorCAST / RTRT / Cantata
  • DOORS or equivalent (requirements traceability)
  • Coverage tools (LDRA / similar)

Additional Technical Skills

  • Debugging tools: Lauterbach, JTAG, GDB
  • Configuration management: Git / ClearCase / SVN
  • Working knowledge of avionics buses:
  • ARINC 429, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working on legacy ADA codebases and enhancements
  • Exposure to Collins Aerospace avionics systems/programs
  • Familiarity with CI/CD in embedded environments

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