Lead Embedded Software Verification &Validation Engineer - Digital I&C

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.•Nampa, ID

9d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is looking for a Lead Nuclear Digital Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) IV&V Engineer to provide technical leadership for verifying and validating complex digital control systems used in the nuclear industry. This is an engineering role where you will determine what needs to be verified, how to test it, and what evidence is needed to demonstrate compliance. You'll work across software, hardware, firmware, FPGA, systems engineering, quality, and project teams to evaluate system performance, identify technical risks, and ensure requirements are fully verified. The position involves an initial six-month phase in Wilmington, NC, followed by a transition to Nampa, ID. Candidates may relocate or travel approximately 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of experience in embedded software development, including knowledge of the C programming language and software development tools (GitLab, Jira, LDRA, Arm Development Studio, Visual Studio, GDB, etc.).
Experience developing and executing verification and validation (V&V) strategies for complex systems.
Experience developing test plans, test procedures, test reports, and requirements traceability.
Strong understanding of configuration management and requirements-based testing.
Strong judgment in verification strategy and objective evidence
Experience with software development in a safety-critical environment (DO-178, ISO 26262).
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and support extended onsite assignments.
US Citizen or US Person due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with nuclear industry processes and standards.
Intermediate knowledge of standard programming languages (e.g., Python).
Experience adopting and/or integrating emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead independent verification and validation (IV&V) activities for nuclear digital I&C and embedded control systems.
Translate system, hardware, software, firmware, interface, and performance requirements into appropriate verification objectives and test requirements.
Perform, witness, and evaluate component, subsystem, system, Factory Acceptance, and regression testing.
Evaluate test results and objective evidence to determine whether requirements have been met.
Identify anomalies, technical risks, incomplete evidence, and potential compliance issues; drive issues through resolution and closure.
Document deficiencies and technical issues clearly and support investigation, disposition, corrective action, retest, and closure.
Perform change-impact assessments and determine appropriate regression testing following design, software, hardware, or configuration changes.
Support test simulators, automated test equipment, test tools, and production test systems.
Maintain configuration control of test environments, hardware, software, firmware, test media, and verification evidence.
Lead or support customer-facing Factory Acceptance Testing, technical reviews, and project execution.
Communicate test status, technical findings, risks, and recommendations to customers and project leadership.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and test personnel.
Work closely with systems, software, hardware, FPGA, quality, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and project management teams.