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Embedded Software Engineer - Platform & Hardware Integration

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.
Location
Endicott, NY
Posted
2 months ago
Department
BU.BAE.BAE1 – BAE Program 1
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant STEM discipline
  • 4+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or another safety- or mission-critical environment
  • Strong programming experience with embedded C and C++
  • Experience developing very low-level, real-time embedded software, such as BSPs, boot code, device drivers, processor initialization, or platform software
  • Hands-on experience developing software for multicore processors or multicore SoCs
  • Experience with deterministic avionics networking or communications, including Time-Sensitive Networking, ARINC 664 Part 7 or AFDX, or related ARINC avionics communication standards
Nice to have
  • Experience with ARM processor architecture and ARM-based SoCs
  • Experience with PCIe or other high-speed hardware interfaces
  • Experience with RTOS, bare-metal, or embedded Linux development
  • Experience analyzing timing, latency, concurrency, WCET, or deterministic system performance
  • Experience with ARM Development Studio, DSTREAM, or comparable processor-debugging tools
What the job really is

As an Embedded Software Engineer at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, you will develop low-level embedded software for multicore processors and System-on-Chip platforms, focusing on avionics networking and real-time communication technologies. Your role will involve designing and maintaining software, integrating with hardware components, and ensuring compliance with safety-critical standards like DO-178. Collaboration with various engineering teams will be essential throughout the development lifecycle.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Professional development support
  • Flexible, collaborative workplace
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but pay range provided is $100,000 — $140,000 USD
  • The role requires U.S. citizenship and may involve travel for the first 6 months
  • Hybrid work schedule available, but remote work is contingent on travel requirements
  • Focus on safety-critical systems may imply a demanding work environment
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