Katalyst CRO
Embedded Software Engineer, Design & Verification
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Location:
Rockford, IL, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
16 September 2026
What they need
Job Summary
- We are seeking highly skilled Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineers with strong experience in DO-178C (DAL A) safety-critical systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture through verification, compliance, and system validation within aerospace/defense environments.
Responsibilities
- Execute full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities in compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards.
- Perform software requirements analysis and capture, ensuring clarity, completeness, and traceability.
- Develop embedded software architecture and detailed design.
- Maintain end-to-end traceability across requirements, design, code, and verification artifacts.
- Update and refactor legacy code to ensure DO-178C compliance.
- Lead and participate in SDLC reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Create and maintain DAL A documentation, including plans, standards, and lifecycle data.
- Develop and execute test procedures, test scripts, and verification cases.
- Conduct design analysis, issue resolution, and technical reporting.
- Support Pre-SOI audits and certification activities.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical domains
Strong experience with DO-178C DAL A processes and compliance
Expertise in:
Embedded C programming
Real-time systems and low-level hardware interaction
Strong understanding of requirements traceability and lifecycle documentation.
Technical Skills:
Protocols-Ethernet, SPI, RS-485, CAN, I2C.
Tools & Technologies.
DOORS (Requirements Management).
Git (Version Control).
Matissa / Similar lifecycle tools.
MS Visio (Design Documentation).
AMD Vitis / Embedded Toolchains.
ARM C Compiler.
Lauterbach Trace32 (Debugging).
Additional Desired Skills
- Experience with FPGA verification and debugging.
- Strong hardware-software integration and debugging capabilities.
- Familiarity with test automation and scripting.
- Experience supporting audit readiness (Pre-SOI, certification reviews).
Preferred Background
- Aerospace, Defense, or Safety-Critical Systems experience.
- Exposure to RTOS-based embedded systems.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Important Note: This role is subject to ITAR regulations, therefore only U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply.
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