Embedded Software Engineer at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.

Department: BU.COL.COL1 – Collins Avionics-Mission SystemsEducation: education_required

Compensation

$110,000 – $155,000/yr

Setup: Remote
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to develop scalable software infrastructure for avionics systems. The role focuses on designing an I/O framework supporting multiple protocols and data interfaces, developing and testing embedded software in C/C++ and Python, maintaining requirements traceability, and integrating software, hardware, device drivers, and communications across platforms. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or remote in the United States, requires U.S. citizenship, and offers relocation assistance. Compensation is $110,000–$155,000 USD, with medical, dental, life, disability, retirement, and professional development benefits.

Required Skills

C/C++
Python
Embedded C
Object-oriented design
I/O architecture
Protocol handling
Memory management
Requirements traceability
Device drivers
LynxOS
VxWorks

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline
Required Previous Experiences: 4+ years of embedded software development or testing experience
Experience with embedded C in an avionics environment
Experience with Python 2.7 and Python 3.12
Experience generating, reviewing, and tracing high- and low-level requirements
Experience interfacing with hardware or developing device drivers
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with LynxOS, VxWorks, Makefiles, NXP T2080 processors, DOORS, Trace32, socket programming, and Python concurrency
Familiarity with avionics and video protocols, including ARINC 429, ARINC 818, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX, CAN, SPI, and UART
Experience designing non-volatile storage using EEPROM, flash, or NVRAM
Knowledge of persistent and transient logging, rollover, retention policies, and log transport mechanisms
Familiarity with CI/CD toolchains, configuration management, and software verification
Experience integrating systems across multiple platforms and configuring network communications
Experience with dynamic resolution 2D or 3D video systems
Ability to think strategically and design reusable software frameworks
Experience adopting or integrating emerging technologies such as generative AI, automation platforms, or digital assistants
Translation Company Name: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.