Software Engineer - Avionics Data Network
Real Time Consulting LLC· Computer Software· Oct 20, 2026 · 8d ago
Phoenix, AZ
In office
Full-time
Principal
$141K–$216K est.
20+ years exp
Job description
REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)—POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer - Avionics Data Network
ABOUT THE JOB: In this role you will be contributing to the design, architecture and deployment of the Next-Generation data network backbone. You will have responsibilities across the design, development, software correction, integration and verification of the Data Network solution consisting of Time-Triggered Ethernet, Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet, and Best Effort network protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the design, development and implementation of robust, high-quality software solutions for the Data Network.
• Craft and implement high-level and low-level software code ensuring our technology is both robust and user-friendly
• Support the complete software development lifecycle, from concept through implementation, verification, and validation.
• Support the creation/modification/correction of Low-Level and High-Level Software requirements and the tracing of those requirements to software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software with existing avionics systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Software, or Computer Science degree
• Embedded software development experience in languages of C / Assembly
• Experience with the DO-178C software development lifecycle, methodologies and tools including:
• Requirements Development
• Requirements Tracing
• Development of high-level code
• Development of low-level code
• Integration
• Verification and Validation
• Experience with software certification requirements and documentation
• Knowledge/experience with TTE (Time Triggered Ethernet) protocol.
• Knowledge/experience with AFDX (Avionics Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet) protocol.
• Knowledge/experience with BE (Best Effort) network protocol.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software with existing avionics systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Accountable and takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Self-motivated and takes initiative to get things done
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional design teams including Systems, Software, Hardware, and Test
• Experience of software change management practices using JIRA.
• Experience with DOORS or DOORS NG
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Real Time Consulting (RTC) exists to partner outstanding engineering talent to support our clients’ success. Unsurpassed service is delivered to our clients by upholding responsibility, teamwork and quality. Our primary commitment is to help our clients. Since 1997, RTC has been protecting and enhancing lives with safe, reliable, innovative solutions, providing full life-cycle design, development and testing of EMBEDDED ENGINEERING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS with Program Management and Consulting Services. Our employees average 20+ years of versatile and accomplished expertise to our clients, driving continuous innovation forward. Employee’s innovative and analytical ideas are cultivated while maintaining the big picture vision in a fast-paced, changing environment. Our corporate values are to Uphold Responsibility, Support People, Promote Teamwork and Deliver Quality!
This position may require exposure to software, source code or technology that is subject to US export control laws and regulations (i.e., International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations). To comply with these requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce, as applicable.
RTCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RTCo is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
To qualify for all positions with Real Time Companies, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Please be aware that Real Time Companies does not sponsor employment-based visas. Additionally, certain positions with Real Time Companies that involve work with government entities may have more restrictive employment status requirements, such as U.S. citizenship, based on security clearance requirements or other governmental requirements. Real Time Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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