Senior Software Systems Engineer (DO-178)

1w1 week ago

ALTEN Technology USA

El Segundo, US · Full-time · $100,000 – $130,000

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering solutions for aerospace and space exploration projects. We seek a Senior Software Engineer for a DO-178C DAL-A certified flight control system. This hands-on role involves decomposing high-level system requirements into verifiable low-level software requirements.

Establish and maintain bi-directional traceability between requirements and source code using tools like Polarion or Jama Connect. Analyze requirements for completeness, consistency, and correctness while resolving ambiguities. Assist in developing verification plans to ensure low-level requirements are met.

Work closely with system engineers, software architects, and developers throughout the software development lifecycle. Our team of over 600 supports industries including aerospace, unmanned systems, and robotics. Offices engage clients on-site or at delivery centers.

Join a group passionate about solving technical engineering challenges in safety-critical systems. Receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and paid parental leave. Benefit from mentorship for career growth; named on 2023 Top Workplaces list.

Requirements

Strong understanding of DO-178C standard and best practices for requirements engineering in safety-critical systems
Experience decomposing high-level requirements into verifiable low-level software requirements
Proficiency with requirements management tools like Polarion, Jama Connect, or similar
Knowledge of bi-directional traceability in avionics software development
Familiarity with DO-178C DAL-A certification processes for flight control systems
Ability to analyze requirements for completeness, consistency, and correctness
Hands-on experience in aerospace software development lifecycles

Responsibilities

Decompose high-level (T5) software requirements into detailed, verifiable low-level (T6) software requirements suitable for implementation and testing
Develop and maintain bi-directional traceability matrix linking T5 requirements to T6 requirements and source code using tools like Polarion or Jama Connect
Assist in development of verification plans and procedures to ensure low-level requirements are met
Analyze requirements for completeness, consistency, and correctness; identify and resolve ambiguities or conflicts
Collaborate with system engineers, software architects, and developers throughout the software development lifecycle
Create and maintain clear, concise, and accurate requirements documentation
Ensure compliance with DO-178C standards in safety-critical flight control systems