Remote Embedded Software Engineer - Flight Management (FMS)

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) employer match

Certification assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is actively hiring Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test Flight Management System (FMS) software for military helicopters and aircraft. This role combines C/C++, Ada, Python, and software lifecycle development to deliver reliable avionics software in collaboration with systems and software engineering teams.

Location: Remote. Citizenship: US citizenship required; DoD clearance preferred. Travel <10% and opportunity to work on mission-critical programs with growth and advancement.

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

• Work within a team of Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems that are integrated into military helicopters and planes
• Master your 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++

Ada

Python

DOORS

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is actively hiring Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test Flight Management System (FMS) software for military helicopters and aircraft. This role combines C/C++, Ada, Python, and software lifecycle development to deliver reliable avionics software in collaboration with systems and software engineering teams.

Location: Remote. Citizenship: US citizenship required; DoD clearance preferred. Travel <10% and opportunity to work on mission-critical programs with growth and advancement.