Software and Hardware Senior Engineering Specialist

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Software and Hardware Senior Engineering Specialist to support aerospace programs with senior-level expertise in airborne software and electronic hardware engineering.

The role involves lifecycle support for safety-critical aircraft systems, including requirements analysis, design reviews, implementation oversight, integration, verification, and certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in a technical engineering field, including 10 years in aeronautics.
• Minimum of 5 years of FPGA or ASIC development and/or embedded software development for aerospace applications.
• Thorough knowledge of airborne software and electronic hardware guidance and Means of Compliances (DO-178B/C, DO-248B/C, DO-254, DO-330).
• Experience in requirements capture environments (DOORS, JAMA).
• Working knowledge of multiple programming languages (C, C++, Ada95, Assembly, Python) and multiple hardware description languages.
• Working knowledge of embedded computer architectures and real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preliminary and critical system design reviews.
• Review and assess supplier’s airborne software and electronic hardware certification plans.
• Review and assess supplier’s airborne software and electronic (FPGA, ASIC, PLD) designs.
• Perform technical and process audits at supplier’s facilities.
• Perform safety of flight reviews.
• Assess software and hardware test results and analyses and determine final compliance status.
• Lead the resolution of safety, compliance or technical deficiencies with the suppliers and Bombardier stakeholders.
• Prepare and/or review design compliance reports.
• Contribute to evolution of the SWEL (Software and Electronics) domain roadmap.
• Mentor less experienced professionals.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Ada95

Python

RTOS knowledge

Embedded software

C/C++ programming

Software engineering

Education

Electronics/Aerospace Eng degree

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

RTOS

Job description

We’re seeking engineers who thrive on solving hard problems and turning bold ideas into real-world solutions. If you’re driven to design, develop, and test technology that truly makes an impact, you’ll feel at home here.

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Software and Hardware Senior Engineering Specialist to support aerospace programs through senior-level technical expertise in airborne software and electronic hardware engineering.

The successful candidate will support the development lifecycle of safety-critical aircraft systems, including requirements analysis, design review, implementation oversight, integration, verification, troubleshooting, and certification support. The role requires strong technical judgment, an understanding of the relationship between software and hardware, and the ability to resolve complex engineering challenges within a multidisciplinary aircraft development environment.

The specialist will collaborate with software, hardware, systems engineering, avionics, flight controls, safety, verification, and certification teams to ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable functional, performance, quality, and development assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preliminary and critical system design reviews
• Review and assess supplier’s airborne software and electronic hardware certification plans
• Review and assess supplier’s airborne software and electronic (FPGA, ASIC, PLD) designs
• Perform technical and process audits at supplier’s facilities
• Perform safety of flight reviews
• Assess software and hardware test results and analyses and determine final compliance status
• Lead the resolution of safety, compliance or technical deficiencies with the suppliers and Bombardier stakeholders
• Prepare and/or review design compliance reports
• Contribute to evolution of the SWEL (Software and Electronics) domain roadmap
• Mentor less experienced professionals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent and have a minimum of 15 years of experience in a technical engineering field, including a minimum of 10 years in aeronautics
• Minimum of 5 years of FPGA or ASIC development and/or embedded software development for aerospace applications
• You have thorough working knowledge of airborne software and electronic hardware guidance and Means of Compliances
  • RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-248B/C, DO-254, DO-330
  • EASA CM-SWCEH-002 (associated with DO-178B) and CM-SWCEH-001
  • FAA AC 20-115D and AC 20-152A
  • FAA Order 8110.49A and 8110.105A
• Experience in requirements capture environments (DOORS, JAMA)
• Working knowledge of multiple programming languages (C, C++, Ada95, Assembly, Python) and multiple hardware description languages
• Working knowledge of embedded computer architectures
• Working knowledge of operating systems and real-time executives

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge in electronics and software programming
• The QDSS Advantage

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges

$170,000—$190,000 USD

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions , we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

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.