Job Description
Join the elite team at QDSS, where our engineers are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Medical Device products. Your work will make a real impact, contributing to the core of engineering solutions that drive technological advancements. Quest Defense Systems and Solutions (QDSS) is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. In this role, you will design and guide the implementation of real-time software operating directly on complex hardware platforms supporting avionics, mission computers, and advanced embedded control systems. This position is ideal for an experienced embedded engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems while providing technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers. You will play a key role in defining software architectures, guiding development across the full software lifecycle, and supporting system integration in hardware-intensive environments where reliability, performance, and safety are critical. Due to the nature of the project, all applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have or be eligible to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance. Must be located or willing to relocate to Fort Worth, TX (Marietta, GA, or Deer Creek, CO will also be considered). Key Responsibilities: Embedded Software Development Lead development of complex embedded software using C, C++, and/or Ada. Design software architectures for real-time embedded systems supporting avionics and mission systems. Develop software interacting with hardware devices, control systems, and communication interfaces. Full Software Lifecycle Participation Lead activities across the embedded software lifecycle including: Software requirements analysis and decomposition High-level and low-level software design Implementation and technical oversight Integration and system testing Verification and validation activities Support for regulatory compliance documentation Safety-Critical and Regulated Development Ensure software development aligns with aerospace and defense regulatory frameworks. Support certification activities, audits, and program technical reviews. Verification & Validation
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