Embedded Software Engineer – Tool Qualification
Remote · United States
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At a glance
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Education
- Master's
- Benefits mentioned
- Retirement plan
Skills mentioned
About the role
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 Embedded Software Engineer – Tool Qualification to lead airborne software tool qualification activities, including test environment setup, 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
Citizenship: Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required
In this Role, you will:
- Work with software tool vendor(s) to set up target and host test environments
- Execute Run-For-Score
- Develop DO-330 qualification package
- Support tool qualification through internal TCR review and regulatory review
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant experience in
- DO-330 tool qualification, preferably with RapiTest and/or RapiCover
- Airborne Software development/testing experience
- Experience leading and deploying Program strategies and initiatives
- RTCA/DO-178 (or similar) certification-based experience
- Experience mentoring junior members within a team
- Knowledge in AGILE/Waterfall methods
- Programming Language experience: C/C++, Python, HTML, Javascript, CSS, Ada 95 etc.
- Knowledge of Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, LynxOS, etc.
- Experience with Tools/Processes: GitLab, SVN, Bamboo/Panda, Jira, JAMA, Confluence, DOORS, etc.
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
- Work That Matters – Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
- Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
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.
Originally posted on Himalayas