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

• 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