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Embedded Software Engineer, Design & Verification
Job in
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listed on 2026-05-21
Listing for:
Katalyst CRO
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
We are seeking highly skilled Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineers with strong experience in DO-178C (DAL
A) safety-critical systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture through verification, compliance, and system validation within aerospace/defense environments.
- Execute full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities in compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards.
- Perform software requirements analysis and capture, ensuring clarity, completeness, and traceability.
- Develop embedded software architecture and detailed design.
- Maintain end-to-end traceability across requirements, design, code, and verification artifacts.
- Update and refactor legacy code to ensure DO-178C compliance.
- Lead and participate in SDLC reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Create and maintain DAL A documentation, including plans, standards, and lifecycle data.
- Develop and execute test procedures, test scripts, and verification cases.
- Conduct design analysis, issue resolution, and technical reporting.
- Support Pre-SOI audits and certification activities.
- 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical domains.
- Strong experience with DO-178C DAL A processes and compliance.
- Expertise in:
- Embedded C programming
- Real-time systems and low-level hardware interaction
- Strong understanding of requirements traceability and lifecycle documentation.
- Technical
Skills:- Protocols:
Ethernet, SPI, RS-485, CAN, I2C. - Tools & Technologies:
- DOORS (Requirements Management).
- Git (Version Control).
- Matissa / Similar lifecycle tools.
- MS Visio (Design Documentation).
- AMD Vitis / Embedded Tool chains.
- ARM C Compiler.
- Lauterbach Trace
32 (Debugging).
- Protocols:
- Experience with FPGA verification and debugging.
- Strong hardware-software integration and debugging capabilities.
- Familiarity with test automation and scripting.
- Experience supporting audit readiness (Pre-SOI, certification reviews).
- Aerospace, Defense, or Safety-Critical Systems experience.
- Exposure to RTOS-based embedded systems.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Important Note:
This role is subject to ITAR regulations, therefore only U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply.
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