SOFTWARE ENGINEER - SHELBY, NC
Project Length - 9 - 18M Contract-Hire
Citizenship Required due to Security Reasons (Security Clearance is a plus)
The Software Engineer is plans, designs, develops and tests embedded software which operates actuation systems. The software is responsible for coordinating actuator movements, communication, and data collection from sensors to detect faults and verify operating conditions. For commercial aircraft applications, the software must meet DO-178C objectives to assure safety, and be certified per DO-178C / ED-12C by the FAA or EASA. The Software Engineer must be able to effectively manage software projects performed by contractors, and in particular the certification of the software.
Responsibilities:
Creation of Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC) and Software Development Plan (SDP) for each software project
Experience creating and managing software requirements
Generate design documentation, block diagrams, state diagrams, timing analysis, etc.
Develop software test environments and software test plans
Experience with DO-178C or ED-12C and a thorough understanding of the challenges and solutions for achieving certification
Applying knowledge of software certification (DO-178C / ED-12C) to system-level certification (ARP4754 / ED-79, 14 CFR 25.1309 / AC 25.1309-1).
Serial communication systems design, which includes working with network protocols (RS-485, CANbus, ARINC 429, I2C, etc.)
Generate high quality specifications, reports, publications, and support proposals.
Implement software on target devices and test the software in a lab environment
Utilize understanding of software design process including requirements generation, preliminary design, peer reviews, detailed design, test plan generation, integration and test.
Experience with pre-contract customer discussions, briefing technical capabilities, conducting in-person trade study discussions, including schedule and cost impacts and shaping technical requirements.
Review vendor experience and capability to support software development.
Most important qualifications:
Knowledge of C code to support reviews/troubleshooting of software
DO-178C, DAL A or B working experience
DOORS, requirements based software
Electrical hardware design and debug experience
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering.
Languages required: C, Python, LabView. Others are a plus.
Experience with DO-178C / ED-12C software certification.
Experience with DO-254 / ED-80 and/or ARP4754 is a plus.
Experience in the development of actuator and motor controllers is a plus. Software or firmware development experience for embedded controllers required.
Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office. Refined soft skills required for coaching/mentoring. Excellent analysis and decision-making skills. Strong customer interface capabilities and negotiation skills required. Project Management experience and familiarity in root cause and corrective action methodologies. Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external management.
Creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse, fast paced environment. Ability to work in a team environment. Customer focused with a bias towards action.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Shelby,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2025.
About Actalent
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