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Avionics Software Developer

Accord Technologies Inc.

Rockford, IL

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SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Ada 95, Ada Programming Language, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Avionics, Boundary Scan, Buses, C Programming Language, Code Reviews, Computer Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, GDB (Gnu Debugger), Git, IBM Rational ClearCase, Integration Testing, MIL-STD-1553, Maintain Compliance, Realtime Operating System, Requirements Validation/Verification, Safety Compliance, Software Administration, Software Development, Subversion, Test Case, Test Requirements, Test Scripts, Traceability, Unit Test
LOCATION
Rockford, IL
POSTED
1 day ago

Title: Avionics Software Developer (ADA83/ADA95 & DO-178 Verification)
Location: Rockford, IL (Onsite)
Position type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Avionics Software Developer with strong expertise in ADA83/ADA95 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.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development (Primary Focus)

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded avionics software using ADA83/ADA95
  • 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
  • Maintain end-to-end traceability (requirements code test)
  • 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

  • ADA83 / ADA95 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 / VectorCAST / RTRT / Cantata
  • DOORS or equivalent (requirements traceability)
  • Coverage tools (LDRA / similar)

Additional Technical Skills

  • Debugging tools: Lauterbach, JTAG, GDB
  • Configuration management: Git / ClearCase / SVN
  • Working knowledge of avionics buses:
    • ARINC 429, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553

Preferred Experience

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

About the Company

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Accord Technologies Inc.