Avionics Software Developer

Title: Avionics Software Developer (ADA83/ADA95 & DO-178 Verification)
Location: Rockford IL (Onsite)
Position type: Contract

Job Summary

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