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Software Verification Engineer II (DO-178C) - Pine Brook, NJ
 Kearfott Corporation | |
paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
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 United States, New Jersey, Pine Brook | |
 Apr 24, 2026 | |
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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 II (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. 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 | |