Avionics Software Architect

Job Description: Avionics Software Architect

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Industry: Aerospace / Engineering Services

Job Summary:

Seeking a seasoned Avionics Software Architect with over 10 years of experience in software development for safety-critical aerospace systems. This role involves defining software architecture and guiding development teams for avionics applications such as Flight Management Systems (FMS), Mission Computers, or Display Systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in embedded systems, DO-178C compliance, and architecture definition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain high-level software architecture and design for avionics applications.
• Collaborate with system engineering and customers to derive software requirements and interface definitions.
• Lead architectural reviews, trade studies, and selection of platforms and frameworks.
• Ensure architectural compliance with DO-178C and safety/security standards.
• Provide technical guidance to software developers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support software integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Review design documentation, code, and test results to ensure design integrity.
• Support customer engagements and design reviews including PDR, CDR, and SOI audits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development and architecture for avionics or aerospace systems.
• Expertise in C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, INTEGRITY).
• Hands-on experience in design and development of FMS, Mission Computer, Display Software, or similar.
• Thorough understanding of software safety standards (DO-178C) and system-software interfaces.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with architectural modeling tools (e.g., UML, SysML).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience working with global teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ARINC 653, ARINC 661, or FACE architecture.
• Experience with software security and partitioning strategies.
• Background in agile methodologies and DevOps for embedded systems.
• Exposure to model-based design tools such as SCADE, Simulink, or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience in going through one full development program