Sr. Embedded Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer / Verification Test Engineer – Aerospace

Location: Simi Valley, CA (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Employment Type: Contract (Hourly)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-level (HL) and low-level (LL) verification & validation (V&V) of embedded avionics software. 
• Execute Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities in compliance with DO178B/C standards. 
• Debug, analyze, and resolve defects identified during integration and system testing. 
• Support bug fixing activities, including issues in simulator environments (e.g., EICAS, SDS simulators). 
• Set up, configure, and troubleshoot test rigs and simulation environments. 
• Validate communication across subsystems using ARINC 429 and CAN protocols. 
• Ensure accurate data exchange and system behavior across integrated components. 
• Document test procedures, results, and defect reports, ensuring traceability. 
• Update verification results and track issues in JIRA (PRs / Problem Reports). 
• Support tool qualification activities and maintain compliance documentation. 
• Develop and maintain Perl scripts for automation and test support. 
• Collaborate with client and internal teams for integration and validation activities. 
• Provide occasional support to development activities based on project needs. 

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience in embedded systems with a strong focus on verification &
• validation (V&V / IV&V). 
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C programming (read/write/debug level). 
• Hands-on experience with DO-178B/C (mandatory). 
• Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems and low-level firmware.
• Solid experience in aerospace/avionics systems, preferably safety-critical. 
• Strong experience in debugging and defect analysis in embedded environments. 
• Working knowledge of ARINC 429 and CAN protocols. 

• Experience with tools such as: 

• BusTools / ARINC tools
• CANalyzer
• EICAS / CMS Simulators

Experience with test rig setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. 

• Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g., ZAPCross Debugger, Cosmic compiler or similar). 
• Experience with Perl scripting (or another scripting language) for automation and tooling support. 
• Strong understanding of system integration and validation workflows. 
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. 

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working on smoke detection systems or similar avionics subsystems. 
• Experience working onsite with customer teams in integration environments. 
• Exposure to tool qualification processes in regulated environments. 

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality execution of V&V activities with minimal defect leakage
• Timely identification and resolution of integration and simulator issues
• Accurate and complete documentation and traceability (DO-178 compliance)
• Effective collaboration with client and cross-functional teams onsite