Avionics Software Developer; ADA​/ADA95 & DO-Verification

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Avionics Software Developer with strong expertise in ADA
83/ADA
95 programming and DO-178C verification activities
. The role requires active contribution to coding, debugging, and verification of safety-critical avionics software, ensuring compliance with certification standards.

Software Development (Primary Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded avionics software using ADA
  83/ADA
  95
• Perform coding, debugging, and optimization of real-time embedded systems
• Work on low-level drivers, system interfaces, and application software
• Support software integration with avionics hardware platforms

Verification & DO-178 Activities

• Perform requirements-based verification as per DO-178C
• Develop and execute:
• Test cases & procedures
• Test scripts (manual/automated)
• Conduct:
• Unit testing & integration testing
• Structural coverage analysis (Statement, Decision, MC/DC)
• Generate verification artifacts:
• Test reports
• Traceability matrices
• Support verification reviews and certification audits

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with DO-178C (Level A/B preferred) processes
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and audits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Engineering / Electronics / Aerospace
• 6+ years of experience in avionics or safety-critical embedded software
• Strong experience in both development and verification environments

Mandatory Technical Skills

• ADA
  83 / ADA
  95 programming (core requirement)
• Strong embedded C / real-time systems understanding
• Hands-on experience in:
• DO-178B/C verification processes
• Requirements-based testing
• Structural coverage (MC/DC mandatory for Level
  
  A)

Verification Tools Experience

• LDRA / Vector CAST / RTRT / Cantata
• DOORS or equivalent (requirements traceability)
• Coverage tools (LDRA / similar)

Additional Technical Skills

• Debugging tools:
  Lauterbach, JTAG, GDB
• Configuration management:
  Git / Clear Case / SVN
• Working knowledge of avionics buses:

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on legacy ADA codebases and enhancements
• Exposure to Collins Aerospace avionics systems/programs
• Familiarity with CI/CD in embedded environments