Senior Software Engineer – Navigation Software (ONSITE)
About The Position
The Senior Software Engineer is a seasoned individual contributor on the navigation software team, responsible for developing and integrating Navigation (NAV) software modules that interface with a Collins Flight Management System (FMS) for commercial transport aircraft. The role involves independently addressing moderately complex problems and supporting certification and verification activities aligned with DAL B objectives. This onsite position is based in Melbourne, Florida. The engineer develops safety-critical software, participates in testing and flight-test operations, and works with systems, verification, and certification teams to evaluate and deliver navigation capabilities.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- Real-time embedded software experience.
- Proficiency in C++, C, and Python.
- Experience across multiple phases of the software lifecycle.
- Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence, Jama, SVN, and CI/CD tools.
Nice To Haves
- DO-178B/C experience; DAL B experience preferred.
- Knowledge of avionics navigation and FMS-integrated systems.
- Experience with ICD-driven development.
- Familiarity with ARINC 429 or ARINC 664.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience with ADA.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, integrate, and maintain NAV software modules that provide navigation data to the Collins FMS.
- Develop software in ADA, C++, C, and Python while following safety-critical development standards.
- Analyze system and software requirements, including NAV-to-FMS interface control documents (ICDs).
- Participate in flight-test operations, laboratory testing, and simulation runs to evaluate system performance.
- Implement navigation algorithms, data handling, and integrity-monitoring logic.
- Implement and support AI-assisted onboard features, including intelligent sensor fusion, anomaly detection, and autonomous control logic.
- Support requirements traceability in Jama or DOORS.
- Conduct unit and integration testing and debugging.
- Support verification and validation activities per DO-178C.
- Participate in peer reviews, design reviews, and code inspections.
- Collaborate with systems, verification, and certification teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Carrot Health benefits for hormonal health, fertility, and family building.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
- Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
- Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
