Software Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation technology organization to hire a Software Engineer for an exciting consulting opportunity in Cedar Rapids, IA. If you have a passion for embedded software, avionics systems, and safety-critical verification, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on next-generation aviation technology.

About the role

In this position, you'll contribute to the development and verification of software powering advanced display systems, including display head and touchscreen technologies used in modern aircraft. Your expertise will help ensure software quality, reliability, and compliance with the rigorous standards required for aviation safety.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily team meetings to coordinate priorities, progress, and program milestones.
• Develop requirements-based test cases and test procedures for safety-critical avionics software.
• Collaborate with requirements engineers, software developers, verification specialists, and reviewers to create and approve test artifacts.
• Execute software verification activities in accordance with DO-178C standards.
• Perform low-level software integration and verification, including unit testing activities.
• Execute and debug software tests running on embedded hardware platforms in laboratory environments.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and support root cause investigations.
• Work closely with both onsite and global engineering teams, including virtual collaboration with international engineering partners.
• Ensure verification documentation meets quality and certification requirements.
• Support multiple projects involving:
  • Display Head Software
  • Touch Screen Software

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience with DO-178C DAL A or DAL B Requirements-Based Verification.
• Experience with Low-Level Software Integration and Verification, including unit testing.
• Strong experience developing software in Embedded C++.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with DO-178C DAL A or DAL B Requirements Development.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM discipline.
• Experience within aviation, aerospace, avionics, or other safety-critical software environments.
• Familiarity with embedded hardware testing and laboratory-based verification activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter benefits.
• 401K plan.
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law.
• Holiday pay where applicable.

Pay

$91.76 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, First Shift (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.