Posted 5 days ago
Software Certification Engineer
@ Actalent
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Actalent is hiring a contract Software Certification Engineer in Ottawa, ON, on a hybrid basis, to support a client's DO-178C certification program due by end of 2027. The work covers reviewing life-cycle artifacts and test procedures, developing certification plans for DO-178C DAL A, and overseeing verification and validation. Pay is $55.00 to $65.00 per hour.
Pay:
$55–$65 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Review HLRs, LLRs and software architecture documents
- Review and promote best practices for test cases and procedures
- Develop and manage DO-178C certification plans
- Oversee software development and verification processes
- Provide DO-178C training and guidance
Requirements summary:
- Strong DO-178C experience
- Strong C or C++ programming skills
- Embedded systems experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field
- Knowledge of DO-330 tool qualification
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Software development |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering |
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Actalent
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Full company description
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
- LinkedIn followers
- 426,642
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6,504
- Reported office locations
- Hanover, Maryland 21076, US
- Business categories
- Business Information Systems
- Business Development
- Consulting
- Professional Services
- Other recorded names
- Actalent
- Specialties
- Engineering
- Science
- Talent Solutions
- and Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Hanover, Maryland |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | EngineeringScienceTalent Solutionsand Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 221 |
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One of Actalent's premier clients is currently looking to add qualified Software Certification Engineers to fulfill their program requirements by the end of
2027. rapidly expanding team. This is a remote opportunity which provides stability, and competitive rates.
Job Title
Software Certification Engineer
Description
Review life-cycle artifacts (HLRs, LLRs, SW architecture documents)
Reviewing test cases & test procedures
Promote best practices on writing test cases & test procedures in compliance to DO-178 requirements (Boundary testing, range testing, etc.)
Participate in code coverage analysis & tool qualification reports
Develop and manage certification plans ensuring compliance with DO-178C (DAL A)
Oversee software development processes and verification and validation efforts
Maintain comprehensive documentation for certification plans, processes, and compliance activities.
Provide guidance and training on DO-178C standards and safety practices.
Communicate certification objectives and requirements effectively with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills Details
Strong DO-178C experience
Strong command of C, or C++, programming language (design or programming experience)
Embedded systems experience
Additional Skills
Bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Knowledge of tool qualification (DO-330)
Experience with low-level programming: device drivers, BSP's, RTOS (VxWorks, Linux, etc.)
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.
À propos d'Actalent
Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.
Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.
Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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