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:

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

Sr. Embedded Engineer

Key skills