Embedded Software Engineer
Quest Defense
Embedded Software Engineer
Quest Defense
Develops aerospace and defense engineering solutions
We’re engineering the future of aerospace and defense. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions where precision and reliability are non-negotiable, we want you on our team. Here, your expertise powers mission-critical systems that safeguard lives, advance technology, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Join us and bring your skills to work where innovation meets impact.
Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is actively hiring an Embedded Software Engineer – Tool Qualification to support airborne software tool qualification activities, including Run-For-Score execution and development of DO-330 qualification packages. This role supports internal and regulatory reviews to ensure compliance with RTCA/DO-178 certification standards while providing technical leadership and mentoring within the team.
Location: Remote within the United States
Citizenship: Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required
In this Role, you will:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
The QDSS Advantage:
At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.
What You’ll Find Here
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Ranges 110000 - 145000 USD
Develops aerospace and defense engineering solutions
Quest Defense Systems and Solutions engineers aerospace and defense capabilities and builds systems that address mission-critical challenges to keep people safe and advance defense technology. Its products include next-generation aerospace solutions and integrated defense systems designed to perform under high-stakes conditions. The company differentiates itself through more than 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering experience, a track record of delivering high-quality, transformative solutions, and a commitment to partnering with customers to solve the world’s hardest engineering problems. Its goal is to be the most trusted partner for the most challenging engineering problems, guiding the industry and driving meaningful change in aerospace and defense.
Explore more opportunities at Quest Defense