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

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

Compensation

$125,000 – $155,000/yr

Setup: Remote
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 1, 2026

Description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is hiring a Technical Scrum Master and Embedded Software Lead to support an advanced avionics computing platform. The role combines Agile team leadership with hands-on embedded software development in C and Python, including JIRA backlog management, requirements traceability, I/O framework design, and avionics software testing. It is available onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or remotely in the United States, requires U.S. citizenship, and offers $125,000–$155,000 USD in compensation.

Required Skills

Agile ceremonies
JIRA backlog
Embedded C
Python
I/O architecture
Requirements traceability
Device drivers
ARINC 429

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 4+ years of embedded software development or testing experience
Experience as a Scrum Master, technical lead, or team lead in a software environment
Experience developing embedded software in an avionics environment
Experience with Python 2.7 and Python 3.12
Experience generating, reviewing, and tracing high- and low-level requirements
Ability to manage JIRA backlogs and communicate team status
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with LynxOS, VxWorks, Makefiles, NXP T2080 processors, DOORS, Trace32, socket programming, and Python concurrency
Experience interfacing with hardware or developing device drivers
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 and/or integrating emerging technologies into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement
Translation Company Name: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.