[Hiring] Software Verification & Test Engineer @Crown Innovations, Inc.

Role Description

Crown Innovations is seeking an experienced Aviation Software Verification & Test Engineer to support the development, verification, and certification of advanced aviation navigation systems. This position will support functional, system, performance, and hardware/software integration testing for safety critical avionics applications. 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.

The 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.

This position also requires hands-on experience with SCADE, strong Java development experience, and familiarity with avionics certification and aircraft safety analysis. The 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of professional software development, software verification, software testing, or related engineering experience.
• Minimum five years of Java development experience.
• Direct professional experience using SCADE.
• Direct experience supporting DO-178C software development, verification, testing, or certification activities.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing requirements-based software test cases and procedures.
• Experience performing functional, system, integration, or performance testing of avionics systems.
• Experience testing software in conjunction with avionics hardware.
• Experience supporting avionics certification and testing activities.
• Experience with navigation avionics, aircraft navigation systems, inertial navigation systems, or closely related aviation systems.
• Experience with FAA certification activities, aircraft safety analysis, or other safety critical aviation development processes.
• Ability to analyze software and system requirements and translate requirements into executable verification activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within a remote engineering environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Requirements

• Experience with IBM DOORS or comparable requirements management and traceability tools.
• Experience performing detailed requirements analysis.
• Experience with inertial navigation, GPS aided navigation, guidance, or control systems.
• Experience with test automation.
• Experience developing or maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Experience with hardware in the loop, simulation, or laboratory test environments.
• Experience with structural coverage analysis tools such as VectorCAST, LDRA, or comparable tools.
• Familiarity with static analysis tools.
• Experience with Python, C, C++, or other languages commonly used in embedded avionics verification.
• Familiarity with DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761, or related aviation development and certification standards.
• Experience supporting FAA or military airworthiness certification activities.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

Company Description

Crown 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. For 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.

As 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. Our employees play a direct role in advancing aviation safety, improving operational performance, modernizing critical infrastructure, and supporting nationally significant programs.

Crown 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.