Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quest Defense Systems & Solutions develops aerospace and defense technologies, including mission-critical avionics and embedded systems. The Lead Embedded Software Engineer will combine Agile team leadership with hands-on development of scalable avionics software and I/O infrastructure using C and Python, while managing backlogs, coordinating delivery, and supporting technical requirements and architecture.
Responsibilities
- Lead Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and team coordination
- Manage the JIRA backlog and communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and team status
- Partner with technical leads and stakeholders to establish priorities and support timely delivery
- Design and implement an embedded I/O framework supporting multiple protocols and data interfaces
- Develop and test avionics software using C and Python
- Define and maintain data dictionaries, interface specifications, and technical requirements
- Create, review, and maintain high- and low-level requirements with full traceability
- Contribute to scalable, reusable, and maintainable software architecture
Skills
- Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required
- 4+ years of embedded software development or testing experience
- Experience as a Scrum Master, technical lead, or team lead in a software environment
- Strong embedded C and Python programming skills
- Experience developing embedded software in an avionics environment
- Experience with Python 2.7 and Python 3.12
- Knowledge of I/O architecture, protocol handling, memory management, and C data structures
- Experience generating, reviewing, and tracing high- and low-level requirements
- Ability to manage JIRA backlogs and clearly communicate team status
- Strong initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to learn quickly
- Experience with LynxOS, VxWorks, Makefiles, NXP T2080 processors, DOORS, Trace32, socket programming, and Python concurrency
- Experience interfacing with hardware or developing device drivers
- Familiarity with avionics and video protocols, including ARINC 429, ARINC 818, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX, CAN, SPI, and UART
- Experience designing non-volatile storage using EEPROM, flash, or NVRAM
- Knowledge of persistent and transient logging, rollover, retention policies, and log transport mechanisms
- Familiarity with CI/CD toolchains, configuration management, and software verification
- Experience integrating systems across multiple platforms and configuring network communications
- Experience with dynamic resolution 2D or 3D video systems
- Ability to think strategically and design reusable software frameworks
- Experience adopting and/or integrating emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be provided.
- Employer-matched 401(k)
- Certification assistance
- Clear opportunities for advancement
- Flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment
- Comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development support
- Flexible, friendly workplace
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