Embedded Software Verification Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer Location: Bangalore Experience: 46 Years in Embedded Aerospace Software Standards: DO-178C Job Summary This is a contract role for a Software Engineer working in the aerospace domain , focused on embedded software development and testing . You will be responsible for ensuring software is developed according to DO-178C safety-critical guidelines. You will work closely with both hardware and systems engineering teams and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle , especially focused on verification and certification . Key Responsibilities – Explained Requirement and Architecture Collaboration Work with Hardware/System Architects to define: Customer Requirements HW-SW Interface Specifications Make sure the software aligns with the hardware and system requirements . Code and Document Reviews Review of artifacts : Software Source Code High-Level & Low-Level Requirements Ensure code and documents follow aerospace standards and guidelines like DO-178C . Test Procedure Development Develop and review: High-level Test Procedures (HLTP) – which define how to test high-level requirements. Test Cases – specific conditions or inputs used to verify proper functionality. Traceability Matrices – documents that link: System Requirements Software Requirements Code Tests. Tool Usage DOORS : Requirements management tool; used for updating and reviewing traceability. PVCS : Version and configuration control system – tracks changes in documents, code, and test results. Mantis Bug Tracker : For logging and closing defect reports. Test Execution and Debugging Execute HLTPs and record results. Use tools like: Logic Analyzers Oscilloscopes DMMs (Digital Multimeters) Debug issues using both Black Box (external functionality) and White Box (internal code structure) testing techniques. Certification & Compliance Documentation Create and review: Software Verification Reports Coverage Analysis Reports SCI (Software Configuration Index) SAS (Software Accomplishment Summary) – critical for DO-178C certification. Mandatory Skills – Explained Educational Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Computer Science Engineering . Embedded Aerospace Experience 4–6 years working on safety-critical software for avionics systems. DO-178C Expertise Understand and implement certifiable software development processes . Testing Knowledge Strong in Requirement-Based Testing (RBT). Able to perform Integration Testing , High-level Testing , and Debug Testing . Hardware Interaction Experience with hardware debugging tools like: Oscilloscopes DMMs Logic Analyzers Tool Knowledge DOORS – Requirements traceability. PVCS – Source/configuration control. Mantis – Bug tracking. Communication Must be able to document and communicate findings and test results effectively. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) Development Tools: IAR , CCS (Code Composer Studio) – popular IDEs for embedded development. Code Coverage Tools: RTRT , HCL DevOps – tools for structural code coverage (used in DO-178C verification). Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in C Programming – foundational for embedded systems. Processor Experience: Knowledge of microcontrollers like ARM Cortex , Microchip PIC , TI DSP , STM32 . Peripheral Interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, DAC – required for low-level driver development. Full-Cycle Project Exposure: End-to-end experience in an aerospace project lifecycle – from requirement gathering to certification. Lean Methodology: Exposure to lean/agile development practices – preferred in modern embedded teams.