Software Engineer

Flight Management Systems (FMS) Systems/Software Engineer

This role focuses on supporting the development, integration, and certification of Flight Management System (FMS) software and systems for safety-critical avionics programs. You will work across the full software lifecycle to define and refine requirements, support DO-178-compliant development activities, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, certifiable FMS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support Flight Management System (FMS) development and integration activities for avionics programs.
• Develop, review, and maintain clear, testable, and traceable system and software requirements in support of FMS functions.
• Ensure all requirements remain fully traceable throughout the software lifecycle and comply with DO-178 objectives.
• Support DO-178 (DAL A–C) compliant development activities and contribute to certification readiness.
• Collaborate with systems, software, integration, and verification teams across the V-model lifecycle to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Support integration of software components within the FMS and related avionics subsystems, resolving interface and compatibility issues.
• Analyze requirement changes and assess downstream impacts on integration, verification, and certification activities.
• Contribute to test planning by helping define test strategies, test cases, and acceptance criteria for FMS functions.
• Support issue resolution by investigating defects, analyzing root causes, and collaborating with teams to implement corrective actions.
• Assist in achieving key program milestones by providing technical input, documentation, and integration support as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of systems or software engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a DO-178 environment, including DAL A–C activities.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience supporting Flight Management Systems (FMS).
• At least 3 years of experience in systems or software integration for avionics programs.
• At least 3 years of experience developing system and/or software requirements.
• Strong understanding of Flight Management Systems (FMS) concepts and functions.
• Practical experience with systems or software integration in avionics environments.
• Demonstrated ability to write, review, and maintain clear, testable, and traceable requirements.
• Familiarity with safety-critical software development practices and certification processes in aerospace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 2026.

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