Software Engineer

Avionics Software Engineer

Join a team dedicated to designing and implementing safety-critical avionics software solutions for the aerospace industry. As an Avionics Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining software for Flight Management Systems (FMS) using C within a safety-critical environment. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to cutting-edge advancements in aviation technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FMS avionics software in C within a safety-critical aerospace development environment.

• Support system and software design, including requirements development, system specifications, and technical documentation for FMS features.

• Develop and maintain requirements and verification traceability using tools such as DOORS, ensuring alignment with certification expectations.

• Perform software integration and testing on target hardware, investigate defects, and support fixes through regression verification.

• Contribute to verification and validation testing, including test procedure development, execution, and evidence capture for compliance.

• Support certification and qualification efforts, including providing evidence, participating in reviews, and addressing findings.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of Flight Management System (FMS) engineering experience with TrueCourse™ experience strongly desired.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience using C in embedded or avionics contexts.

• At least 3 years of professional experience working in avionics or aerospace environments.

• Proficiency in DO-178 software lifecycle exposure and certification artifact support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with requirements and traceability workflows.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Experience developing or testing FMS capabilities, such as flight planning and procedure support (SIDs/STARs/approaches), and nav database integration.

• Knowledge of lateral/vertical guidance concepts and constraints management in an LNAV/VNAV context.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position that offers at-home client assistance, allowing you to work in a flexible environment while contributing to innovative solutions in the aviation industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $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 Apr 29, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC---with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.