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ALTEN Technology USA • El Segundo, California, United States
Role & seniority: Embedded Software Verification Engineer – Contractor (mid–senior, 5–10 years’ experience)
Stack / tools: DO-178C/DO-178 standards; C/C++; Python; LDRA; software requirement development; verification/test development; FAA/DER audit support
Write and review requirement-based test cases and procedures to verify embedded flight software per DO-178C
Perform unit tests, debug software, and create verification solutions to improve workflow
Support low-level software testing and verification activities; assist with audits and checklists (SOI) for FAA/DER
BS in Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
5–10 years’ professional experience
Strong Python or C/C++ programming
Verification testing experience with LDRA (and/or C/C++)
Ability to work independently; strong communication and problem-solving
Experience in software requirements development and requirement-based test development
Experience with DO-178C/DO-178 verification in aviation/flight software
Prior FAA/DER interaction or SOI audit support
Location & work type: El Segundo, CA; contractor role within ALTEN Technology USA
Notes: Salary range $130k–$150k; federal contractor with equal opportunity employer policy.
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. EMBEDDED SOFTWARE VERIFICATION ENGINEER – CONTACTOR - EL SEGUNDO, CA In this role, you will be responsible for both the verification and validation of the Fly-By-Wire software adhering to DO-178 standards. You will design and review requirement-based tests to verify the software per DO-178C. You will assist in the development of certifiable flight automation technologies and cost-efficient processes for the new Urban Commercial Aviation industry.
Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000 The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.