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About the Role

We are seeking humble geniuses driven to design, build, and test solutions that matter for trusted companies. Join a diverse team focused on shared wins, continuous learning, and engineering a brighter future. This role involves building software for safety-critical systems using embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems, multicore processors, and low-level software development.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C, C++, and Assembly.
Develop low-level software including device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), boot code, and processor initialization.
Optimize software performance on ARM-based multicore processors.
Analyze and improve deterministic real-time system performance, timing, and resource utilization.
Support hardware/software integration with FPGA, ASIC, and embedded hardware platforms.
Perform system integration, debugging, and verification using ARM DS IDE, DSTREAM, and Python.
Participate in software architecture, code reviews, and technical design discussions.
Support software verification and certification activities in accordance with DO-178C.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, and verification engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
Help improve software quality, automation, and development processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline.
4+ years of experience developing embedded software.
Strong programming experience with Embedded C and C++.
Experience with real-time embedded systems, firmware, or low-level software development.
Experience with multicore processors or ARM-based architectures.
Experience debugging embedded software using hardware debugging tools.
Experience working with hardware/software integration.
Knowledge of DO-178C, safety-critical software, or other regulated embedded software environments.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Skills

Embedded C
C++
Assembly
Real-time operating systems
Multicore processors
Low-level software development
ARM-based architectures
Hardware debugging tools
Hardware/software integration
DO-178C
Safety-critical software
ARM DS IDE
DSTREAM
Python
ARM processors
NXP S32 processors
RTOS
Bare Metal Software
Board Support Packages (BSP)
Device Drivers
Boot Loaders
FPGA
ASIC
Cache management
Worst Case Execution Time (WCET)
Deterministic execution
Multicore synchronization
DCCC analysis
Avionics
Aerospace
Defense
Electronic Warfare
Flight Controls
DO-178C Level A
Active Security Clearance

Location

Endicott, NY

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

4+ years of experience developing embedded software

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$100,000—$140,000 USD

Benefits

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

About the Company

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is a leader in aerospace and defense engineering with over 25 years of expertise.
We engineer the future with next-generation aerospace solutions and cutting-edge defense systems.
We tackle tough, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push innovation boundaries.
We are a company of problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers.
Our commitment to high-quality, transformative solutions drives impactful change.

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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.