Aviation Software Verification & Test Engineer

Crown Innovations, Inc.•Remote - EST Hours, VA

4d•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Crown Innovations is seeking an experienced Aviation Software Verification & Test Engineer to support the development, verification, and certification of advanced aviation navigation systems. The role performs functional, system, performance, and hardware/software integration testing for safety-critical avionics applications. The engineer develops and executes test cases, scripts, procedures, and verification activities to evaluate system performance against technical and certification requirements. The position requires deep experience with DO-178C software verification and certification, avionics software and hardware testing, requirements-based verification, and safety-critical aviation systems. The engineer independently analyzes requirements, develops verification approaches, executes tests, evaluates results, documents anomalies, and produces certification-quality verification evidence. Hands-on SCADE experience, strong Java development experience, and familiarity with avionics certification and aircraft safety analysis are also required. This is a remote position requiring availability during Eastern Time business hours, with travel of up to 10% to support program activities, technical reviews, integration, testing, or customer needs. The engineer collaborates closely with software, systems, hardware, certification, and program engineering teams. The listed annual salary range is $100,000 to $150,000, with final compensation based on job-related factors. Crown Innovations supports government and commercial clients, including the FAA and NASA, and works on aviation safety, National Airspace System modernization, and other significant programs.

Requirements

At least 8 years of professional software development, software verification, software testing, or related engineering experience.
At least 5 years of Java development experience.
Direct professional experience using SCADE.
Direct experience supporting DO-178C software development, verification, testing, or certification activities.
Experience developing and executing requirements-based software test cases and procedures.
Experience performing functional, system, integration, or performance testing of avionics systems.
Experience testing software in conjunction with avionics hardware.
Experience supporting avionics certification and testing activities.
Experience with navigation avionics, aircraft navigation systems, inertial navigation systems, or closely related aviation systems.
Experience with FAA certification activities, aircraft safety analysis, or other safety-critical aviation development processes.
Ability to analyze software and system requirements and translate them into executable verification activities.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and commitment to software quality.
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote engineering environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Availability during Eastern Time business hours and willingness to travel up to 10% as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IBM DOORS or comparable requirements management and traceability tools.
Experience performing detailed requirements analysis.
Experience with inertial navigation, GPS-aided navigation, guidance, or control systems.
Experience with test automation or developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop, simulation, or laboratory test environments.
Experience with structural coverage analysis tools such as VectorCAST, LDRA, or comparable tools.
Familiarity with static analysis tools.
Experience with Python, C, C++, or other languages commonly used in embedded avionics verification.
Familiarity with DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761, or related aviation development and certification standards.
Experience supporting FAA or military airworthiness certification activities.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and execute software and system test cases, scripts, and procedures.
Perform requirements-based verification of safety-critical avionics software.
Conduct functional, system, integration, and performance testing, including regression testing after software or requirements changes.
Verify software behavior against system and software requirements; analyze results and identify, document, and investigate anomalies.
Maintain test artifacts that are complete, traceable, repeatable, and suitable as certification evidence.
Test software on avionics hardware platforms and in integrated hardware/software environments, including navigation avionics.
Evaluate system behavior under normal, abnormal, and boundary conditions; troubleshoot software, hardware, interface, and integration issues.
Support simulation, bench testing, and hardware-in-the-loop testing when applicable, collaborating with engineering teams to isolate and resolve technical issues.
Perform verification activities in accordance with DO-178C objectives and support preparation and maintenance of certification evidence and artifacts.
Maintain traceability among system and software requirements, test procedures, test results, and anomalies; identify verification gaps or compliance issues.
Review requirements for clarity, completeness, consistency, and testability, develop tests from approved requirements, and coordinate resolution of ambiguous or conflicting requirements.
Support requirements management and analysis using IBM DOORS or comparable tools.
Use SCADE in model-based software development and verification, including verification of SCADE-generated or model-based avionics software.
Apply Java development experience to software development, testing, automation, troubleshooting, or verification activities; review software behavior and implementation as needed.
Support verification and certification of navigation avionics and related aircraft systems, applying aircraft and system safety considerations.
Develop test procedures, reports, verification records, and technical documentation; document defects, corrective actions, and results.
Communicate technical findings, participate in peer and technical reviews, and support program and technical status reporting.