Pay Range: $86.00hr - $98.00hr
Job Overview:
Our client delivers advanced military GPS and broader Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities that support mission requirements across weapon systems, ground platforms, airborne assets, maritime systems, and space environments. Navigation Solutions products are engineered to provide resilient PNT performance for the warfighter operating in denied or degraded environments. We are seeking a Software Engineer with hands-on experience developing airborne software in accordance with DO-178C across the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including planning, development, verification, configuration management, quality assurance, and certification support. The ideal candidate will have experience producing and reviewing certification data, supporting Stage of Involvement (SOI) reviews, and working closely with systems, hardware, test, quality, and certification stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-integrity software for safety-critical avionics applications.
Essential Functions:
- Develop embedded avionics software in compliance with DO-178C objectives and project plans.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including software planning, requirements development and analysis, software design and implementation, integration, verification and validation, problem reporting and resolution, and configuration management and release.
- Develop and maintain lifecycle data such as plans, standards, requirements, design descriptions, test procedures, test results, traceability data, and compliance evidence.
- Perform software verification activities, including reviews, analyses, unit testing, integration testing, and requirements-based testing.
- Support structural coverage analysis and resolution of coverage gaps, as applicable to the software level.
- Support certification efforts, including preparation of certification artifacts and participation in SOI audits/reviews with certification authorities or designees.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between system requirements, software requirements, hardware interfaces, and verification activities.
- Support development in real-time embedded environments and troubleshoot software/hardware integration issues.
- Contribute to process improvement, tool usage, and development standardization for safety-critical software programs.
Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain and hold a DoD SECRET clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar, and 9+ years of prior relevant experience in the design and analysis of real-time embedded software; or a Master of Science or advanced degree with 7+ years of prior related experience; or 13+ years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
- 3+ years of experience in generating or reviewing DO-178C certification deliverables such as plans, standards, traceability, verification results, and compliance data.
- 5+ years of experience developing software under DO-178C for avionics or other safety-critical embedded systems, across the full software development lifecycle, from planning through certification support.
- 5+ years of experience in C/C++ application development, including analysis of software requirements, design, coding, integration, and verification in a controlled development environment.
- 5+ years of experience working as a team lead, technical lead, and/or subject matter expert for an embedded software development project.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with DO-331, DO-330, DO-254, ARP4754A, or related aerospace standards.
- Experience with software levels A through C programs.
- Experience supporting DER, certification authority, or customer reviews.
- Ability to interpret standards and apply them pragmatically in a program environment.
- Experience with structural coverage analysis tools and static analysis tools.
- Experience with requirements and test tools such as DOORS, VectorCAST, LDRA, or similar environments.
- Experience with real-time operating systems, board bring-up, and hardware/software integration.
- Experience with real-time embedded operating systems for Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) software development.
- Familiarity with configuration management, change control, and problem reporting processes.
- Experience in software development using Agile / Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with common software tasking and review tools including Jenkins / Bamboo, Jira, and Git.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation rigor.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance technical execution, compliance needs, and schedule commitments.
Degree/Certification Requirements:
High School Required. Bachelor's Degree Desired.
Due to nature of job The candidate must have Ability to remain seated at a computer for most of the day.
Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.