Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. You will design and guide the implementation of real-time software operating directly on complex hardware platforms supporting avionics, mission computers, and advanced embedded control systems.
What You'll Do
- Lead development of complex embedded software using C, C++, and/or Ada for real-time systems.
- Design software architectures for avionics and mission systems.
- Develop software interacting with hardware devices, control systems, and communication interfaces.
- Lead activities across the full embedded software lifecycle, from requirements to validation.
- Ensure software development aligns with aerospace and defense regulatory frameworks.
- Support certification activities, audits, and program technical reviews.
- Oversee requirements-based verification activities and develop test strategies.
- Analyze complex software issues discovered during testing or integration.
- Provide technical guidance to software engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in system architecture discussions and technical planning.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, ensuring alignment on requirements and deliverables.
- Work with customers to define performance metrics and track project budgets.
- Track project progress, generate status reports, and communicate key metrics.
- Support internal processes such as interviewing and annual review input.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of embedded software development experience on an Aerospace, Defense, or regulated industry program.
- Experience developing in Agile Scrum environments and programming within DevOps frameworks.
- Applied knowledge of Jira and Bit Bucket (or similar Git repository).
- Applied knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429, or experience with data bus development and messaging architectures.
- Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical work.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Nice to Have
- Experience with standards such as DO-178B/C & ARP4754A.
- Experience with integrated development environments, debugger tools, networking, embedded systems integration, requirements generation, and systems interface development.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, JIRA/Jama).
- Experience with static analysis and verification tools.
- Experience with XML based open standards, Common Software Baseline processes, and Agile processes and tools.
- Recent work experience with embedded architectures, single board computers, and hardware and software in the loop implementation and testing.
Technical Stack
- Languages: C, C++, Ada
- Tools: Jira, Bit Bucket/Git, DOORS, JIRA/Jama
- Standards & Protocols: MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429
- System Software: RTOS
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary range: $140,000—$150,000 USD
- Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development support
- Flexible, friendly workplace
Work Mode
This position is onsite. Our hiring locations are Fort Worth, TX, Marietta, GA, and Deer Creek, CO.
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
