Embedded Software Engineer

Title: Embedded Software/Verification Engineer Location: Leicester (Hybrid) Type: Contract - Outside IR35 Contract Length: 12 Months (Possible Extension) Hourly Rate: £45 - £60 We are seeking a Software Verification & Requirements Engineer to join a safety-critical aerospace programme supporting the verification, validation and certification of embedded software systems developed to DO-178C standards. Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyse and verify high-level and low-level software requirements.
• Develop verification strategies, test plans, test procedures and test reports.
• Perform requirements-based testing, software integration testing and verification activities.
• Support requirements traceability, coverage analysis and certification evidence generation.
• Conduct software reviews, defect investigations and verification assessments.
• Work closely with systems, software and certification teams to ensure compliance with DO-178C processes and objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of verification methodologies, test frameworks and engineering processes. Essential Skills & Experience
• Experience working within a DO-178C software development or verification environment.
• Background in software verification, validation (V&V) or requirements engineering.
• Experience with requirements-based testing and software integration testing.
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle, traceability and certification activities.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS, JAMA or similar.
• Ability to review software requirements, test results and engineering documentation.
• Experience in aerospace, avionics or other safety-critical industries. Desirable Skills
• Familiarity with VectorCAST, Rapita, LDRA, Parasoft or similar verification tools.
• Experience with structural coverage analysis and MC/DC coverage activities.
• Exposure to C, Embedded C or Python.
• Experience producing certification artefacts and supporting audits.
• Knowledge of software assurance, airworthiness or aerospace certification processes.