Sr. Embedded Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer / Verification Test Engineer Aerospace

Location: Simi Valley CA (Onsite 5 days/week)

Employment Type: Contract (Hourly)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-level (HL) and low-level (LL) verification & validation (V&V) of embedded avionics software.
• Execute Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities in compliance with DO178B/C standards.
• Debug analyze and resolve defects identified during integration and system testing.
• Support bug fixing activities including issues in simulator environments (e.g. EICAS SDS simulators).
• Set up configure and troubleshoot test rigs and simulation environments.
• Validate communication across subsystems using ARINC 429 and CAN protocols.
• Ensure accurate data exchange and system behavior across integrated components.
• Document test procedures results and defect reports ensuring traceability.
• Update verification results and track issues in JIRA (PRs / Problem Reports).
• Support tool qualification activities and maintain compliance documentation.
• Develop and maintain Perl scripts for automation and test support.
• Collaborate with client and internal teams for integration and validation activities.
• Provide occasional support to development activities based on project needs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 years of experience in embedded systems with a strong focus on verification &
• validation (V&V / IV&V).
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C programming (read/write/debug level).
• Hands-on experience with DO-178B/C (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems and low-level firmware.
• Solid experience in aerospace/avionics systems preferably safety-critical.
• Strong experience in debugging and defect analysis in embedded environments.
• Working knowledge of ARINC 429 and CAN protocols.

Experience with tools such as:

• BusTools / ARINC tools
• CANalyzer
• EICAS / CMS Simulators

Experience with test rig setup configuration and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g. ZAPCross Debugger Cosmic compiler or similar).
• Experience with Perl scripting (or another scripting language) for automation and tooling support.
• Strong understanding of system integration and validation workflows.
• Excellent analytical documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working on smoke detection systems or similar avionics subsystems.
• Experience working onsite with customer teams in integration environments.
• Exposure to tool qualification processes in regulated environments.

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality execution of V&V activities with minimal defect leakage
• Timely identification and resolution of integration and simulator issues
• Accurate and complete documentation and traceability (DO-178 compliance)
• Effective collaboration with client and cross-functional teams onsite