Software Verification Engineer

Leach International Corporation designs and manufactures relays, electronic control devices, and power systems primarily for the aerospace and defense industry. We welcome people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward.

Leach is known for design excellence and commitment to quality and reliability since 1919. This 100-year legacy includes the invention of the electrical relay for aircraft systems which has supported the development of the world’s aircraft. Our equipment and components are used on thousands of aerospace, military, rail and high-end industrial applications worldwide, in the most severe environments when reliable and performance are mission critical.

Title: Sr. Software Verification Engineer

Location: Buena Park, California

Type: Full‑Time Onsite

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 (based on experience)

Job Summary: The Software Verification Engineer will design, develop, document, test and verify embedded software and systems for an aerospace application. Work will be performed in accordance with project requirements, i.e., RTCA/DO‑178 process. The Engineer will collaborate directly with design teams to conduct software testing and verification throughout the development lifecycle to ensure the product meets all qualification and certification requirements.

• Develop and execute verification plans in accordance with RTCA/DO‑178C requirements.
• Create and implement detailed test cases and procedures for software verification.
• Conduct and document verification tests, compiling test data, and creating comprehensive test reports, including the Software Verification Report (SVR).
• Review and validate customer requirements for completeness and testability.
• Decompose system‑level requirements into clear subsystem and component‑level requirements.
• Design and develop robust automated testing systems for verification and manufacturing of power products.
• Coordinate testing activities on assigned projects in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Develop embedded software with structured architecture and good documentation.
• Mentor junior team members on technical and process best practices.
• Interface with DER and SQA for successful software release and certification.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and adhere to company ethics and business conduct policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering from an accredited four‑year university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing embedded C software verification activities, specifically within an avionics or safety‑critical environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Python programming.
• Ability to identify, track, and resolve verification process/environment/artifact issues in a formal configuration and change control environment.
• In‑depth experience with the RTCA/DO‑178C development process at a high criticality level (Level A or
  
  B).
• Successfully interface with DER and SQA stakeholders to support software release and certification.
• Proven experience with Unit level Testing and Requirement‑Based Testing.
• Experience with Hardware & Software Integration Testing.
• Proficiency in utilizing IBM Rational DOORS (or similar tools) for requirements capture and traceability management.
• Familiarity with standard software development methodologies and tools for real‑time systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing/prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical/Software/Computer Engineering.
• Proficiency in using LabVIEW and the ARM C Compiler for development and testing.
• Experience with communication protocols including Ethernet, CAN, MIL‑STD‑1553, RS‑485, UART, SPI, and I2C.
• Familiarity with the RTCA/DO‑254 development process (or similar safety‑critical hardware development standards).
• Practical experience and knowledge of the VHDL hardware description language.
• Strong foundation in both analog and digital design is…