Remote Embedded SWE – Avionics & Certifiable Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Certification assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. is seeking Embedded Software Engineers to build foundational software components for next-generation avionics systems. You will develop shared libraries and I/O frameworks powering multiple avionics applications.

This role favors a systems-minded engineer with deep low-level experience who can design robust, certifiable software architectures for programs like the Next Gen Flight Management System. Remote with travel up to 10% to Cedar Rapids, IA.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of embedded software development and/or testing.
• Proven expertise in C++ and object-oriented design for embedded systems
• Working knowledge of I/O architecture, protocol handling, and data management
• Background in developing certifiable software (DO-178 DAL A preferred)
• Proficiency in HLR/LLR generation, review, and traceability
• Quick learner with strong initiative and drive

Responsibilities

• Abstract and consolidate core functions into reusable libraries and frameworks
• Extract existing functionality from application code and refactor for shared use
• Design and implement an I/O framework supporting multiple protocols and data interfaces
• Define and maintain data dictionaries and I/O level specifications
• Collaborate with system architects to ensure ARINC-653 partitioning integrity
• Support certification activities through HLR/LLR documentation and DAL compliance
• Contribute to long-term strategy for scalable, maintainable software infrastructure

Skills

Embedded software

C++

I/O architecture

DO-178 DAL A

HLR/LLR generation

Traceability

Self-motivation

Tools

ARINC 653

VxWorks RTOS

CI/CD tools

Job description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. is seeking Embedded Software Engineers to build foundational software components for next-generation avionics systems. You will develop shared libraries and I/O frameworks powering multiple avionics applications.

This role favors a systems-minded engineer with deep low-level experience who can design robust, certifiable software architectures for programs like the Next Gen Flight Management System. Remote with travel up to 10% to Cedar Rapids, IA.