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About the Role

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking Software Verification Engineers with experience in safety-critical embedded systems to support advanced aerospace and defense programs. You’ll be verifying and validating software running on RTOS-based, multicore SoC architectures, ensuring compliance with DO-178C and alignment to system-level requirements. This includes hands-on work across integration, system test, and software verification (HLR/LLR) in complex hardware/software environments. This role is ideal for engineers who understand the added complexity multicore introduces in certification, including timing, determinism, and partitioning concerns.

Responsibilities

Verifying and validating software running on RTOS-based, multicore SoC architectures
Ensuring compliance with DO-178C
Ensuring alignment to system-level requirements
Performing integration, system test, and software verification (HLR/LLR) in complex hardware/software environments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related engineering discipline
2+ years of relevant Software Engineering experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development in a safety or mission-critical environment (e.g., aerospace, military)
Experience developing or developing on top of an RTOS (real-time operating system), as well as familiarity with RTOS concepts
Experience with developing software to DO-178C standards
Experience with C, Python
Experience with Integration and Test at both system levels (HW/SW integration) as well as software test (HLR/LLR)
All applicants must be U.S. Citizens

Skills

Asymmetric Multiprocessing
Debug concepts on complex multi-core SoC
ARM processors, associated System on Chip features, and ARM toolsets like ARM Dev Studio IDE and ARM DStream Probe
Developing device drivers/board support packages
Data transfer protocols (ARINC 615A, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, PCIe, LIN, CAN)
Security concepts (authentication, authorization, confidentiality)
Actuators and sensors like stepper/torque motors, solenoids, relays, VDT, VRT, etc.
BVA (boundary value analysis), SCA (structural coverage analysis), DCCA (data and control coupling analysis)
DO-330 Tool Qualification
Communication
Active listening
Self-management
Raising/elevating roadblocks and hiccups
Clear communication
Taking direction
General understanding of engineering principles
Team leadership experience
Project technical leadership
Software functional leadership
Adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement

Location

Remote
Hybrid/onsite in Endicott, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2+ years of relevant Software Engineering experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related engineering discipline
Master’s degree in software engineering or a related engineering discipline

Salary/Compensations

$100,000—$140,000 USD

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Employer-matched 401(k)
Certification assistance
Clear opportunities for advancement
Competitive pay
Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
Professional development support
Flexible, friendly workplace

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.