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Embedded Software Engineer - Platform & Hardware Integration

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.
Location
Remote
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 at least one of the following: Time-Sensitive Networking, ARINC 664 Part 7 or AFDX, 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 design and develop low-level embedded software for multicore processors and System-on-Chip platforms, focusing on avionics networking solutions. Your role will involve integrating software with hardware components, troubleshooting performance issues, and collaborating with various engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle, all while adhering to DO-178B/C processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Professional development support
  • Flexible, collaborative workplace
Things to weigh
  • Remote candidates must be available for initial onboarding in Endicott, NY and travel quarterly thereafter
  • Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications, with a pay range of $100,000 — $140,000 USD
  • The role involves working in a safety-critical environment, which may have high-pressure expectations.
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