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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Airborne Platform Software
Location
United States
Posted
125 days ago
Salary
$100K - $130K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Airborne Platform Software
Quest Defense
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded platform software for airborne avionics systems in compliance with DO-178C DAL A objectives. • Implement software in C/C++ and/or Ada targeting real-time embedded environments. • Develop software architectures and detailed designs that support deterministic and certifiable execution. • Execute software development activities in accordance with DO-178C processes and plans (PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP, SQAP). • Ensure compliance with DAL A software objectives, including documentation, traceability, and verification artifacts. • Support certification activities with regulatory authorities and DERs. • Develop and refine low-level and software requirements derived from system and high-level requirements. • Maintain bidirectional traceability between system requirements, software requirements, design, code, and verification artifacts. • Diagnose and resolve complex software defects across requirements, design, code, and integration levels. • Support hardware/software integration activities and system-level troubleshooting. • Analyze runtime behavior in real-time operating systems and embedded hardware environments. • Support verification teams in achieving DAL A structural coverage objectives including: • Statement coverage • Decision coverage • Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC) • Analyze coverage results and perform code analysis to address uncovered logic. • Work collaboratively with systems, hardware, test, and certification teams to ensure alignment across the development lifecycle. • Provide technical mentoring to junior engineers and contribute to design and code reviews. • Support continuous improvement of software processes and development tools.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- 10–15 years of experience developing embedded software for aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical industries
- Demonstrated experience with DO-178C DAL A software development
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada for embedded systems
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Proven experience in troubleshooting complex embedded software issues
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Close attention to detail in safety-critical environments
- Ability to work in structured engineering processes
- Strong collaboration and technical communication skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development support
- Flexible, friendly workplace
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