Avionics Software Engineer (DO-178 + US Citizen Required)

Talentstream's Aerospace and Defense team is engaged on a search for an experienced Avionics Software Engineer for a mid size A&D Engineering services organization in Phoenix,AZ. This a 3 day a week hybrid role, applicants are expected to reside local to the area.

You will join a growing engineering team developing next-generation aerospace and flight systems. The ideal candidate will have experience developing safety-critical avionics software and a strong understanding of aerospace software development standards. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software supporting advanced flight systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain avionics software for aerospace applications.
• Develop software in accordance with DO-178 processes and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and verification activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects while supporting system integration efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support software development and certification.
• Ensure software meets performance, reliability, and safety requirements.Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent software development experience.
• Experience developing avionics software in accordance with DO-178 standards.
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming.
• Experience with Flight Controls or Flight Management Systems (FMS).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and engineering best practices.Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing embedded software.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded hardware.
• Experience working within regulated aerospace or defense environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment.Export Compliance Requirement

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or an individual with protected status under U.S. asylum or refugee laws, or otherwise be eligible to obtain the required export authorization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $75,000 – $145,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite per week).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a leading aerospace engineering environment.

If you're passionate about developing mission-critical software for advanced aerospace systems and want to be part of an innovative engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.