Software Engineer - Flight Management System (FMS)

Real Time Consulting, LLC

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of embedded software development experience for avionics.
  • Proficiency in developing software for various FMS functional areas, such as performance, predictions, flight planning, navigation, and user interface.
  • Knowledgeable in the DO-178B/C software development lifecycle.
  • Experience with software architecture design and object-oriented programming, particularly in C++.
  • Familiarity with software test planning and generating test cases to meet system requirements.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Flight Management Systems software based on legacy NGFMS functionality.
  • Transform existing systems to comply with NGA FMS Product specifications for various aircraft classes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive software integration within avionics systems.
  • Create detailed software test cases and procedures derived from system and software requirements.
  • Participate in software architecture design discussions and decisions to improve software functionality.
  • Contribute to software configuration management to maintain the integrity of the codebase.
  • Evaluate new technologies and concepts quickly to implement innovative solutions.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge avionics technology projects.
  • Potential for career advancement within a growing company.
  • Health and wellness programs offered.
Full Job Description
REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)-POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer - Flight Management System (FMS)

ABOUT THE JOB:
Responsible for designing and developing Flight Management Systems software based upon legacy NGFMS product line functionality with transformations required to operate within the NGA FMS Product for Part 23 Class 1 / 2, Part 23 Class 3 / 4, and Part 25 aircraft.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related technical area
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded software development for avionics
  • Experience developing software for 1 or more FMS functional areas:
  • Performance
  • Predictions
  • Flight Planning
  • Nav
  • Lateral Guidance
  • Vertical Guidance
  • User Interface
  • Datalink
  • Redundancy Management
  • I/O
  • Understanding of the DO-178B/C software development lifecycle
  • Experience in design of software architecture
  • Experience in object-oriented development
  • Experience coding in C++
  • Experience in creating software test plans
  • Experience creating software test cases based on use cases derived from the system and software requirements
  • Experience in creating software test procedures
  • Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to quickly analyze, incorporate, and apply new information and concepts
  • Self-motivated and takes initiative to get things done

PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Familiarity with Integrated Modular Avionics
  • Familiarity with software time and space partitioning
  • Familiarity with A653
  • Experience with DOORS NG

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