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

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

Compensation

$130,000 – $155,000/yr

Setup: Remote
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jul 24, 2026

Description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to build reusable software infrastructure for next-generation avionics systems. The role focuses on shared libraries, I/O frameworks, ARINC-653 partitioning, HLR/LLR and DAL certification documentation, and scalable software architecture. Candidates need at least 8 years of embedded software development or testing experience, C++ expertise, and knowledge of avionics protocols and data management. The position is remote with up to 10% travel to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and pays $130,000–$155,000 USD annually.

Required Skills

C++
Object-oriented design
I/O architecture
ARINC-653
HLR/LLR
DAL compliance
VxWorks RTOS
CI/CD

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of embedded software development and/or testing experience
Background developing certifiable software, preferably DO-178 DAL A
Preferred Qualifications: Strong ARINC-653 partitioning and low-level application design experience
Hands-on VxWorks RTOS experience
Familiarity with CI/CD toolchains and configuration management
Non-volatile data storage systems
Persistent and transient log storage
Log transport mechanisms
ARINC 661 CDS and User Applications
Avionics data buses and communication protocols
Previous FMS experience
Emerging technology adoption and integration
Translation Company Name: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.