About The Position
We are seeking a Control Systems Software Certification Engineer to support certification of safety-critical control system software for gas turbine engines, including both in-service and legacy-certified systems. This role offers end-to-end exposure across the DO-178C lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, verification, and certification. You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and test organizations, with opportunities to grow into technical leadership roles across engine programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software, or Aerospace Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in controls, embedded systems, avionics, or gas turbine environments
- Strong experience working in complex control systems or safety-critical software environments
- Experience with RTCA DO-178C (or similar standards such as ISO 26262), including: Certification planning and documentation, Software development and verification in a compliant environment
- Experience with embedded software development, ideally including low-level programming (e.g., assembly)
- Familiarity with configuration management and defect tracking processes
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated leadership potential and ownership mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a systems-level perspective
- Proven ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation
- Results-driven, with the ability to prioritize and execute in complex environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience with engine control systems (FADEC or single channel)
- Knowledge of powerplant systems, sensors, actuators, and aircraft interfaces
- Experience working with legacy systems and long-life certified products
Responsibilities
- Develop and review software requirements, design, and code
- Work within both web-based requirement management tools and legacy environments (e.g., VAX-based systems, GPU)
- Contribute to code development in Assembly, Ada, C/C++, and other relevant languages
- Develop and review certification artifacts (plans, standards, procedures, compliance documents)
- Support certification activities including SOI audits and resolution of findings
- Ensure software activities comply with DO-178C guidelines
- Perform developer-level verification activities (reviews, analysis, testing)
- Support or collaborate on formal verification activities with internal teams and external partners
- Analyze and interpret test results to ensure compliance and performance
- Support baselining, release documentation, and discrepancy tracking
- Participate in configuration control and change management processes
- Support testing activities across simulation, engine test benches, and flight testing
- Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of verification campaigns
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including controls, systems, and suppliers
- Drive process improvements based on lessons learned and program experience
Benefits
- Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
- Group insurance program
- Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
- Merit or recognition program
- Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
- Recreational and sports club
- Nearby daycares
- Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
