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The selected engineer will develop and execute test cases, test scripts, procedures, and verification activities designed to evaluate system performance against defined technical and certification requirements.\nThe role requires deep experience with DO-178C software verification and certification, avionics software and hardware testing, requirements-based verification, and safety critical aviation systems. The successful candidate must be capable of independently analyzing requirements, developing verification approaches, executing tests, evaluating results, documenting anomalies, and producing high-quality verification evidence.\nThis position also requires hands on experience with SCADE, strong Java development experience, and familiarity with avionics certification and aircraft safety analysis.\nThe ideal candidate is an experienced verification engineer who combines strong software development knowledge with rigorous testing discipline, exceptional attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of safety critical aviation software development and certification.\nKey Responsibilities\nSoftware Verification & Testing\nDevelop, review, and execute software and system test cases, test scripts, and test procedures.\nPerform requirements-based verification of safety critical avionics software.\nConduct functional, system, integration, and performance testing.\nVerify software behavior against system and software requirements.\nAnalyze test results and identify, document, and investigate anomalies.\nPerform regression testing following software or requirements changes.\nSupport software verification activities throughout the avionics development lifecycle.\nEnsure test artifacts are complete, traceable, repeatable, and suitable for certification evidence.\nAvionics Hardware & Software Integration\nPerform software testing on avionics hardware platforms and integrated hardware/software environments.\nSupport hardware/software integration testing associated with navigation avionics.\nEvaluate system behavior under normal, abnormal, and boundary conditions.\nTroubleshoot software, hardware, interface, and integration issues.\nSupport simulation, bench testing, and hardware in the loop testing environments when applicable.\nCollaborate with software, systems, hardware, and test engineers to isolate and resolve technical issues.\nDO-178C Certification & Compliance\nPerform verification activities in accordance with DO-178C objectives.\nSupport preparation and maintenance of verification evidence required for avionics certification.\nEnsure traceability between system requirements, software requirements, test procedures, test results, and identified anomalies.\nParticipate in requirements reviews, test reviews, peer reviews, and certification related activities.\nSupport development and review of verification documentation and certification artifacts.\nAssist with identifying and resolving verification gaps or compliance issues.\nRequirements Analysis & Traceability\nReview system and software requirements for clarity, completeness, consistency, and testability.\nDevelop test cases and procedures directly from approved requirements.\nMaintain bidirectional traceability between requirements and verification artifacts.\nSupport requirements management and analysis using IBM DOORS or comparable requirements management tools.\nIdentify ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting requirements and coordinate resolution with engineering stakeholders.\nSCADE & Software Development Support\nUtilize SCADE within model-based software development and verification environments.\nSupport verification of SCADE generated or model-based avionics software.\nApply Java development experience to support software development, testing, automation, troubleshooting, or verification activities.\nReview software behavior and implementation as necessary to support test development and anomaly investigation.\nCollaborate with development engineers throughout verification and certification activities.\nSafety Critical Aviation Systems\nSupport verification and certification activities for navigation avionics and related aircraft systems.\nApply understanding of aircraft safety, system safety, and certification considerations when developing verification approaches.\nSupport analysis of system performance and navigation related functionality.\nParticipate in technical reviews involving software, hardware, systems engineering, and certification stakeholders.\nMaintain rigorous quality standards consistent with safety critical aviation development.\nDocumentation & Technical Collaboration\nDevelop clear and complete test procedures, test reports, verification records, and technical documentation.\nDocument defects, anomalies, corrective actions, and test results.\nCommunicate technical findings clearly to engineering teams and program stakeholders.\nParticipate in peer reviews of requirements, test cases, procedures, results, and verification artifacts.\nSupport reporting program and technical status activities as required.\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nMinimum eight years of professional software development, software verification, software testing, or related engineering experience.\nMinimum five years of Java development experience.\nDirect professional experience using SCADE.\nDirect experience supporting DO-178C software development, verification, testing, or certification activities.\nDemonstrated experience developing and executing requirements-based software test cases and procedures.\nExperience performing functional, system, integration, or performance testing of avionics systems.\nExperience testing software in conjunction with avionics hardware.\nExperience supporting avionics certification and testing activities.\nExperience with navigation avionics, aircraft navigation systems, inertial navigation systems, or closely related aviation systems.\nExperience with FAA certification activities, aircraft safety analysis, or other safety critical aviation development processes.\nAbility to analyze software and system requirements and translate requirements into executable verification activities.\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills.\nExceptional attention to detail and commitment to software quality.\nStrong written and verbal technical communication skills.\nAbility to work independently within a remote engineering environment.\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with IBM DOORS or comparable requirements management and traceability tools.\nExperience performing detailed requirements analysis.\nExperience with inertial navigation, GPS aided navigation, guidance, or control systems.\nExperience with test automation.\nExperience developing or maintaining automated test frameworks.\nExperience with hardware in the loop, simulation, or laboratory test environments.\nExperience with structural coverage analysis tools such as VectorCAST, LDRA, or comparable tools.\nFamiliarity with static analysis tools.\nExperience with Python, C, C++, or other languages commonly used in embedded avionics verification.\nFamiliarity with DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761, or related aviation development and certification standards.\nExperience supporting FAA or military airworthiness certification activities.\nWork Environment & Schedule\nThis position is remote and requires availability during Eastern Time business hours.\nTravel of up to 10% may be required to support program activities, technical reviews, integration, testing, or customer needs.\nThe position requires close collaboration with software, systems, hardware, certification, and program engineering teams.\nCompensation\nAviation Software Verification & Test Engineer: $100,000 to $150,000 annually\nCompensation is determined based on experience, technical expertise, certifications, education, internal equity, and business needs.\nCrown complies with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The listed compensation range represents the good faith salary range for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be based on job-related factors.\nBenefits\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)\nComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\n401(k) with Company Match\nCompany Paid Life Insurance\nTuition Reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program\nProfessional Development Opportunities\nAbout Crown\nCrown Innovations is a recognized leader in research, development, engineering, advanced integration, analytics, software, and strategic planning, with deep expertise supporting the modernization and continued evolution of the National Airspace System.\nFor more than 30 years, Crown has supported a diverse portfolio of government and commercial clients, including the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, state and local governments, and commercial organizations.\nAs a prime contractor supporting high impact federal programs, Crown provides comprehensive capabilities across engineering, infrastructure modernization, lifecycle data management, modeling and simulation, software development, regulatory compliance, and emerging technologies.\nOur employees play a direct role in advancing aviation safety, improving operational performance, modernizing critical infrastructure, and supporting nationally significant programs.\nCrown has consistently been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and is committed to providing employees with opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful, mission driven work.\nCompliance & Equal Opportunity\nPersons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650 0663 ext. 3068.\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO 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