Lead Embedded Software Engineer

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

Requirements:

• 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