Remote Embedded Engineer - Flight Systems

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) employer match

Certification assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test Flight Management System software for military helicopters and aircraft. The role combines C/C++, Ada, Python, and lifecycle development to deliver reliable avionics software with systems teams.

Location: Remote. Citizenship: US required. DoD clearance preferred. Domestic and international travel <10% may be required. Join a mission-driven team focused on safety, reliability, and cutting-edge aviation tech.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• 4+ years of experience with C, C++, DOORS, ADA, and/or Python.
• 4+ years of experience in a Software role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems that are integrated into military helicopters and planes.
• Master knowledge of Software Engineering and Flight Management Systems.
• Integrate soft skills (leadership, communication, coordination, proactiveness) into a dynamic environment that provides quality and timely products to internal and external customers.
• Travel (domestic and international <10%) as needed.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Ada

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

DO-178 Certification

Job description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test Flight Management System software for military helicopters and aircraft. The role combines C/C++, Ada, Python, and lifecycle development to deliver reliable avionics software with systems teams.

Location: Remote. Citizenship: US required. DoD clearance preferred. Domestic and international travel <10% may be required. Join a mission-driven team focused on safety, reliability, and cutting-edge aviation tech.