Oliver Wyman Vector – Aerospace Software Developer – Seattle, WA

Marsh McLennan•Seattle, WA

18d•$110,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oliver Wyman Vector is seeking an experienced Software Developer to support the development of software for complex aerospace systems. This role will work closely with systems engineers, test engineers, and other software developers to design and implement software solutions from defined software-level requirements. The Software Developer will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, including software design, implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and verification within a DO-178C-driven development environment.

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience.
Strong software development experience using Java and/or Python.
Ability to develop software from defined software-level requirements through design and implementation.
Experience designing, developing, debugging, and maintaining software within complex systems.
Familiarity with RTCA DO-178C software certification and the software development processes and documentation driven by DO-178C.
Ability to collaborate with systems engineering and test teams throughout software development, integration, and verification.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in an environment with evolving requirements and technical ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Approximately 5–10 years of professional software development experience.
Experience developing software for aerospace, avionics, aircraft, or other safety-critical systems.
Experience with airplane software development and certification.
Familiarity with requirements-driven software development and traceability.
Experience working within a structured software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, and delivery.
Experience with software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting in a system or lab environment.
Familiarity with airplane network systems, communication systems, or networked embedded systems.
Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams, including systems engineering, software development, integration, and test.
Familiarity with development and issue-tracking tools such as Git and Jira.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Design and implement software solutions from defined software-level requirements.
Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, including software design, implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and verification within a DO-178C-driven development environment.
Collaborate with systems engineering and test teams throughout software development, integration, and verification.
Work effectively in an environment with evolving requirements and technical ambiguity.
Encourage open communication and continuous feedback.