Lead Engineer – Software Verification

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in India seeks a highly motivated software engineer to design and develop middleware, core libraries, and platform software for safety-critical aerospace applications.

You will contribute to DO-178B/C compliant design, integration, verification, and certification activities, and work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment. Strong C/C++ skills and experience with embedded RTOS are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/ECE/Avionics with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in design/development or verification of software architectures, libraries, middleware, or platform-level components in aerospace/safety-critical environments.
• Hands-on DO-178B/C software development and certification activities including requirements, design, coding, verification, and certification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop middleware, core libraries, and platform-level software in DO-178B/C contexts.
• Analyse and derive high-level and low-level software requirements.
• Develop architecture, detailed designs, and embedded components using object-based/OO design.
• Implement, integrate, debug, and verify software, primarily in C++.
• Develop and review test cases, procedures, and automated scripts.
• Support software verification, validation, and certification activities with lifecycle artifacts.
• Participate in technical reviews and design discussions to ensure quality and compliance.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues in design, integration, performance, verification.
• Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD pipeline execution.
• Communicate progress, risks, issues, and recommendations to leads and stakeholders.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software

OO design

Software requirements

Software architecture

CI/CD / DevOps

Git / Subversion / JIRA

Analytical problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Quality/process compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/ECE/Avionics

Tools

Git

Subversion

JIRA

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, its not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Location:

Hyderabad / Bangalore

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated software engineer with experience in developing middleware, core software libraries, and platform-level software for aerospace applications. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, verification, and certification of safety-critical software.

The ideal candidate needs to be a strong communicator, an effective collaborator, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced Agile environment. The candidate should possess strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Design and develop middleware, core software libraries, and platform-level software in compliance with DO-178B/C standards.
• Analyse and develop clear, complete, and verifiable high-level and low-level software requirements.
• Develop software architecture, detailed designs, and embedded software components using object-based and object-oriented design principles.
• Implement, integrate, debug, and verify software, primarily using C++.
• Develop and review software test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts.
• Support software verification, validation, and certification activities, including the preparation and review of lifecycle artifacts.
• Participate in technical reviews, peer reviews, and design discussions to ensure software quality and compliance.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues related to software design, integration, performance, and verification.
• Contribute to DevOps, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipeline execution.
• Communicate technical progress, risks, issues, and recommendations to project leads and relevant stakeholders.

Key Competencies & Skillsets

• Strong programming experience in C or C++ (C++ preferably)
• Experience developing embedded software using real-time operating systems, preferably VxWorks is a plus.
• Good understanding of object-based and object-oriented software design and implementation.
• Experience developing and reviewing high-level and low-level software requirements.
• Experience in software architecture, detailed design, coding, integration, debugging, and verification.
• Experience developing software test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts.
• Knowledge of civil aerospace software certification standards, preferably DO-178B/C at Design Assurance Level A.
• Experience in the design and development of Flight Management Systems, avionics software, aircraft applications, middleware, or platform software.
• Familiarity with configuration management, version control, requirements management, and defect-tracking tools such as Git, Subversion, and JIRA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong focus on quality, process compliance, ownership, and timely delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Avionics, or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in design and development or Verification and validation of software architectures, libraries, middleware, or platform-level components within an aerospace or safety-critical environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting DO-178B/C software development and certification activities, including requirements development, design, coding, verification, and certification documentation.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.