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Embedded Software Engineer, Design & Verification

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: Katalyst CRO
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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).
Additional Desired Skills
  • 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).
Preferred Background
  • 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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