Software Verification Engineer (DO-178C)

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.

Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com Software Verification Engineer (DO-178C) Overview Exciting opportunity for a Software Verification Engineer to join our Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine Brook, NJ.

In this role, you will be responsible for the verification and validation of safety-critical embedded software supporting Kearfott’s next generation of guidance and navigation products. You will ensure software compliance with DO-178C objectives through rigorous verification activities, including requirements-based testing and structural coverage analysis.

This role includes participation in requirements verification, test development and execution, peer reviews, certification support, and generation of compliance documentation in accordance with DO-178C guidelines.

Required Skills

Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Strong understanding of software verification principles for embedded or real-time systems. Experience with C/C++ in the context of software testing and analysis. 2+ years of experience in embedded systems verification, validation, or testing .

Experience with requirements-based testing, test case development, and traceability . Familiarity with debugging and test tools such as emulators, logic analyzers, and test frameworks. Understanding of software development lifecycle processes (V-model) . Strong engineering writing skills, including test procedures, test reports, and verification artifacts .

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a lab environment. Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. All work to be performed on site in our Pine Brook, NJ facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience with DO-178C software certification , including DAL A–C verification activities. Experience establishing, developing, or maintaining software verification environments , including: Test harnesses and automated test frameworks Simulation and/or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems Continuous integration pipelines for verification Experience with: Requirements traceability tools (e.

g., DOORS) Structural coverage analysis tools (e.g., LDRA, VectorCAST, GCov) Knowledge of Model-Based Development verification (SCADE, Simulink, MATLAB). Familiarity with static analysis tools (e.g., Polyspace, Coverity). Experience verifying safety-critical or avionics systems . Understanding of inertial navigation systems, GPS-aided navigation , or control systems.

Experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation. Familiarity with FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) standards. Ability to interpret software requirements, design documentation, and electronics schematics . This position is 100% onsite at our Pine Brook, NJ location. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $108,000 - $178,000 annually.

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off.

Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans