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Avionics Software Developer (ADA83ADA95 & DO-178 Verification)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rockford, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
30 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Role: Avionics Software Developer (ADA83/ADA95 & DO-178 Verification)
Location: Rockford IL (Onsite)
Duration: Contract
Location: Rockford IL (Onsite)
Duration: Contract
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors/Masters 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
