[Remote] Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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 systems. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain C-based control software and electronic hardware/software for nuclear power plant instrumentation and control systems, while collaborating with hardware, operations, customers, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design specifications, develop embedded software, perform module testing, and conduct integration testing of designs
• Perform code reviews and verifications of Design Specifications and Reports
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks
• Perform integration testing of software solutions using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and full end-to-end operational testing
• Work with the technical leader to establish effective work plans, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements, and work processes
• Apply engineering fundamentals and first-order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance
• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with customer engineering procedures
• Manage time effectively to deliver quality work within expected project timelines
• Communicate work status clearly and effectively to leadership
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff
• Deliver high-quality engineering software as the primary output of the role

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded software development, including the C programming language and software development tools (GitLab, Jira, LDRA, Arm Development Studio, Visual Studio, GDB, etc.)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with coding conventions, code review, unit testing, and integration testing of embedded software
• Experience with software development in a safety-critical environment (DO-178, ISO 26262)
• Intermediate knowledge of standard programming languages (e.g., Python)
• Ability to solve technical challenges by applying common design patterns and selecting appropriate patterns for problem-solving
• Effective use of data structures and algorithms
• Experience understanding and applying coding standards that deliver desired functionality using project-selected technologies
• Knowledge of common development paradigms (Agile, Waterfall)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical topics clearly
• Proactively learns new tools, identifies opportunities for improvement, and promotes their adoption
• Experience adopting and/or integrating emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Certification assistance
• Clear opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development support
• A flexible, friendly workplace
• Flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued

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