Software Verification Engineer (DO-178C)OverviewExciting opportunity for a
Software Verification Engineer to join our Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine Brook, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for the
verification and validation of safety-critical embedded software supporting Kearfott's next generation of guidance and navigation products.
You will ensure software compliance with
DO-178C objectives through rigorous verification activities, including requirements-based testing and structural coverage analysis.
This role includes participation in
requirements verification, test development and execution, peer reviews, certification support, and generation of compliance documentation in accordance with DO-178C guidelines.
Required Skills:Minimum Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of software verification principles for embedded or real-time systems.
- Experience with C/C++ in the context of software testing and analysis.
- 2+ years of experience in embedded systems verification, validation, or testing.
- Experience with requirements-based testing, test case development, and traceability.
- Familiarity with debugging and test tools such as emulators, logic analyzers, and test frameworks.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle processes (V-model).
- Strong engineering writing skills, including test procedures, test reports, and verification artifacts.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a lab environment.
- Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.
- All work to be performed on site in our Pine Brook, NJ facilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Direct experience with DO-178C software certification, including DAL A-C verification activities.
- Experience establishing, developing, or maintaining software verification environments, including:
- Test harnesses and automated test frameworks
- Simulation and/or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
- Continuous integration pipelines for verification
- Experience with:
- Requirements traceability tools (e.g., DOORS)
- Structural coverage analysis tools (e.g., LDRA, VectorCAST, GCov)
- Knowledge of Model-Based Development verification (SCADE, Simulink, MATLAB).
- Familiarity with static analysis tools (e.g., Polyspace, Coverity).
- Experience verifying safety-critical or avionics systems.
- Understanding of inertial navigation systems, GPS-aided navigation, or control systems.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation.
- Familiarity with FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) standards.
- Ability to interpret software requirements, design documentation, and electronics schematics.
This position is 100% onsite at our Pine Brook, NJ location.In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is
$108,000 - $178,000annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.
Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture.
