Senior Embedded Graphics Software Engineer Phoenix, AZ

Quest Defense; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Certification assistance

Professional development support

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Quest Defense seeks a Senior Embedded Graphics Software Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to develop and sustain graphics software for avionics displays. You will implement graphics drivers, middleware, and OpenGL-based solutions on embedded platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance in safety-critical environments.

Applicants should have 10+ years in embedded graphics, C/C++, and RTOS like DEOS; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 10+ years in embedded/safety-critical systems.
• Strong experience with OpenGL-based embedded graphics software and drivers.
• Proficient in C/C++ in RTOS environments and safety-critical aerospace contexts.
• Experience with graphics performance tuning and legacy display modernization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain graphics drivers and embedded graphics software for avionics displays.
• Modernize legacy graphics software and display technologies for aerospace safety-critical applications.
• Develop and optimize OpenGL-based solutions for embedded RTOS environments.
• Collaborate across platform, systems, and hardware teams to optimize GPU/CPU interaction.
• Analyze and improve graphics performance on multicore processors.
• Investigate memory/cache performance issues and improve system throughput.
• Support integration, verification, debugging, and testing throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in architecture reviews and graphics technology evaluations.
• Create technical documentation and engineering artifacts for certification.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in embedded graphics.

Skills

OpenGL graphics

Graphics drivers

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

Safety-critical software

Graphics middleware

Performance optimization

Multicore architectures

Team mentorship

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DEOS RTOS

GPU/CPU memory architectures

Job description

Senior Embedded Graphics Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Join the elite team at QDSS, where our engineers are at the forefront of developing cutting- edge Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Medical Device products. Your work will make a real impact, contributing to the core of engineering solutions that drive technological advancements.

Quest Defense is seeking a Senior Embedded Graphics Software Engineer to support the development, modernization, and sustainment of graphics software for advanced avionics display systems. This role will focus on graphics driver development, graphics middleware, rendering technologies, and performance optimization within safety-critical embedded environments.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience developing graphics software on embedded platforms, including OpenGL-based solutions, graphics drivers, display technologies, and real- time operating systems. This individual will work closely with platform, systems, and hardware engineering teams to enhance graphics performance, support legacy display modernization efforts, and help advance next- generation avionics display capabilities.

Hybrid work in Phoenix, AZ is preferred; however, qualified remote candidates will be considered. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain graphics drivers, graphics middleware, and embedded graphics software supporting avionics display systems.
• Support the modernization and enhancement of legacy graphics software and display technologies for safety- critical aerospace applications.
• Develop and optimize OpenGL-based graphics solutions for embedded and real- time operating environments.
• Collaborate with platform, systems, and hardware engineering teams to ensure efficient interaction between graphics software, GPUs, processors, memory, and display hardware.
• Analyze and optimize graphics performance across multi- core processor architectures, including CPU/GPU shared resource utilization.
• Investigate and resolve software performance issues related to memory architecture, cache behavior, rendering performance, and system throughput.
• Support software integration, verification, debugging, and testing activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, technical trade studies, and graphics technology evaluations.
• Develop technical documentation and engineering artifacts in support of software development and certification activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in embedded graphics and graphics driver development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing software for embedded and/or real- time systems.
• Strong experience developing embedded graphics software using OpenGL or similar graphics APIs.
• Experience developing graphics drivers, display drivers, or GPU- related software.
• Experience working within DO-178B and/or DO-178C software development environments for safety- critical aerospace systems.
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ within embedded and real- time operating system environments.
• Experience working with Real- Time Operating Systems (RTOS) in embedded environments. (DEOS highly preferred)
• Working knowledge of multi- core processor architectures and their impact on software performance.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DEOS RTOS.
• Experience supporting avionics display systems or aerospace embedded products.
• Experience with CPU/GPU shared memory architectures and graphics performance optimization.
• Familiarity with FAA certification requirements and multi- core certification guidance.
• Experience supporting legacy platform modernization efforts.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 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 improvement.

The QDSS Advantage

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.

WhatYou’llFind Here

• Work That Matters – Next- generation, safety- and mission- critical projects where your contributions have real- world impact.
• GrowthThat’sSupported – Competitive compensation, employer- matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people- first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications.

Pay Ranges: $150,000 - $170,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.