Chief Software Engineer
Location
Arizona + 2 moreAll locations: Arizona | Ohio | Minnesota
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$160K - $190K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Chief Software Engineer
Quest Defense
• Act as the primary technical point of contact between our engineering teams and customer leadership • Turn customer requirements, contract scope, and certification needs into a clear, executable architecture approach • Lead architecture discussions, trade studies, and key technical decisions with customer stakeholders • Help guide customer technical direction while staying aligned with program scope and delivery commitments • Present architecture, compliance approach, and technical risks in customer and executive reviews • Define and lead software architecture for embedded, real-time, high-assurance systems • Ensure alignment with key standards and processes, including DO-178C (DAL A–C), ARP4754A system allocations, safety assessments and hazard mitigation, certification objectives, and supporting evidence • Drive core architectural decisions around modernization approaches, partitioning strategy, interface design, timing and resource management, fault containment and system robustness, safety-driven design patterns • Provide hands-on architectural guidance across multiple engineers and/or scrum teams • Help break down requirements into clear, testable, and implementable components • Mentor engineers at all levels in safety-critical development practices • Lead design reviews, interface reviews, and technical quality checks • Ensure consistency in how solutions are implemented across teams • Identify architectural risks early and put mitigation plans in place
Job Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Significant experience architecting DO-178C compliant software (DAL A experience preferred)
- Background working in an engineering services or supplier delivery environment
- Proven ability to lead software architecture across multiple teams and programs
- Solid embedded software foundation (C/C++ in avionics-type environments)
- Experience working directly with customers on regulated aerospace programs
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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