Avionics Software & Hardware Certification Engineer

1w1 week ago

ALTEN

Manching, DE · Full-time · €75,000 – €100,000

About this role

We are the designers of today for the world of tomorrow. As one of the world's leading engineering service providers, ALTEN employs more than 50,000 people in 30 countries developing innovative solutions in aerospace, defense, and other sectors. Join us to support a defense/aerospace project as an experienced Avionics Software & Hardware Certification Engineer.

You will ensure compliance with DO-178C for software and DO-254 for hardware standards while supporting certification activities for avionics components. Daily tasks include performing low-level and unit testing in embedded environments, conducting FPGA and ASIC verification, and utilizing VectorCast for automated testing. Work with Ada programming language in a specialized avionics setting.

Collaborate cross-functionally with teams, providing guidance on certification processes in the aerospace or defense industry. Operate within a diverse environment that values applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Severely disabled persons receive preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Advance your career through talent management programs focused on development. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible hours and mobile working options, plus perks like EGYM Wellpass for fitness, bike leasing, and reduced-rate green mobility. Benefit from permanent employment, corporate perks, and team events.

Requirements

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Embedded Software, Computer Science or a comparable course of study or training
Background in the aerospace or defence industry
Strong knowledge of DO-178C & DO-254 certification requirements
Professional experience in embedded software verification & FPGA/ASIC validation
Proficient in VectorCast, Ada, and low-level software testing
Excellent communication skills to work across teams and stakeholders
Professional in English, both written and spoken
Ideally experience in Eurofighter projects

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with DO-178C (Software) and DO-254 (Hardware) standards
Support certification activities for avionics software & hardware components
Perform low-level testing & unit testing in an embedded SW environment
Conduct FPGA and ASIC verification according to DO-254 requirements
Utilize VectorCast for automated software testing
Work with Ada programming language
Collaborate cross-functionally and provide guidance to teams on certification processes