Software Engineer - Flight Management System (FMS)

Real Time Consulting, LLC

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • 7+ years in embedded software for avionics
  • Proficient in FMS functional areas like Performance and Flight Planning
  • In-depth knowledge of DO-178B/C software development lifecycle
  • Skilled in C++ programming and software architecture design
  • Experienced in creating software test plans and cases
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software for Flight Management Systems
  • Transform legacy systems for compliance with NGA FMS standards
  • Work across various FMS functional areas like Navigation and Guidance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality
  • Implement and maintain software test procedures and documentation
  • Analyze new technologies and integrate them into existing applications

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge avionics technology
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Encouragement for self-motivation and initiative
  • Career growth and development opportunities in aviation sector
  • Engagement with legacy technology transformation projects
Full Job 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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