Software Verification Engineer II (DO-178C)

2d2 days ago

Kearfott Corporation

US · Full-time · $108,000 – $178,000

About this role

Kearfott Corporation seeks a Software Verification Engineer II to join its Guidance & Navigation Division. The role focuses on verification and validation of safety-critical embedded software for next-generation guidance and navigation products.

You will ensure software compliance with DO-178C objectives through requirements-based testing and structural coverage analysis. Additional duties include test development, execution, and generation of compliance documentation.

This position involves collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams in a lab environment at the Pine Brook, NJ facilities. All work supports rigorous verification activities aligned with the V-model software development lifecycle.

Kearfott offers the opportunity to contribute to a century-old leader in aerospace and defense motion control and inertial navigation technology.

Requirements

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)
US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Perform verification and validation of safety-critical embedded software for guidance and navigation products
Ensure software compliance with DO-178C objectives through requirements-based testing and structural coverage analysis
Conduct requirements verification, test case development, and traceability activities
Execute test development, test procedures, and test reports in accordance with DO-178C guidelines
Support certification activities and generate compliance documentation
Participate in peer reviews of verification artifacts and test procedures