Embedded Software Engineer

Quest Defense 

📍 United States, United States 🇺🇸

full-time
senior
remote
Expired
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Key Skills

RTOSSoCDO-178CARMARINC

Industry

AerospaceDefense

Job Description

Engineers are the reason we exist—they’re the core of who we are. Embark on a journey with EXB Solutions at the forefront of technological innovation as we seek talented Engineers to shape the future of cutting-edge projects and contribute to a culture of excellence and creativity. What we do matters.



Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking Software V&V Engineers (Early Career, Senior, and Principal)
with experience in safety-critical embedded systems to support advanced aerospace and defense programs


.
You’ll be verifying and validating software running on RTOS-based, multicore SoC architectures, ensuring compliance with DO-178C and alignment to system-level requirements. This includes hands-on work across integration, system test, and software verification (HLR/LLR) in complex hardware/software environment


s.
This role is ideal for engineers who understand the added complexity multicore introduces in certification, including timing, determinism, and partitioning concer


ns.
Location: Remote OK with strong preference for candidate to be located in Endicott, NY (potential to be hyb

rid) Due to the nature of this work, all applicants must be U.S. Citiz


ens.
Required Qualificati

  • ons: Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related engineering disci
  • pline2-10+ years of relevant Software Engineering experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development in a safety or mission-critical environment (ie: aerospace, milit
  • ary).Experience developing or developing on top of an RTOS (real-time operating system), as well as familiarity with RTOS conc
  • epts.Experience with developing software to DO-178C stand
  • ards.Experience with C and Py
  • thon.Experience with Integration and Test at both system levels (HW/SW integration) as well as software test (HLR/


LLR).
Preferred Qualificat

  • ions: Experience with Asymmetric Multiproc
  • essingExperience with debug concepts on complex multi-cor
  • e SoC.Master’s degree in software engineering or a related engineering disci
  • pline.Experience with ARM processors, associated System on Chip features, and ARM toolsets like ARM Dev Studio IDE and ARM DStream
  • Probe.Experience developing device drivers/board support pac
  • kages.Familiar with data transfer protocols (ARINC 615A, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, PCIe, LIN,
  • CAN).Familiar with security concepts (authentication, authorization, confidentia
  • lity).Familiarity with actuators and sensors like stepper/torque motors, solenoids, relays, VDT, VRT
  • , etc.Experience BVA (boundary value analysis), SCA (structural coverage analysis), DCCA (data and control coupling anal
  • ysis).Experience with DO-330 Tool Qualific
  • ation.Good soft skills: communication, ability to perform active listening, self-manage, raise/elevate roadblocks and hiccups, communicate clearly, and take dire
  • ction.Good general understanding of engineering principles to be able to adapt to new projects/environments and come up to speed qu
  • ickly.Team leadership experience, including project technical leadership and/or software functional leade
  • rship.Experience in the adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improv


ement.
The QDSS Adva

ntage: At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the

  • future.What You’ll Fi
  • nd HereWork That Matters – Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world
  • impact.Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advan
  • cement.A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are
  • valued.Benefits
  • IncludeCompetitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly wor


kplace.