Senior Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the design and development of mission-critical communications products for defense and aerospace applications. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building reliable embedded software, working in C++, and solving technical problems across complex multi-threaded systems. In this position, you’ll work closely with software architects, technical leads, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop, test, and integrate embedded software solutions. The work includes object-oriented C++ development, unit testing, Python scripting, Linux-based development, networking protocols, and device driver support.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
- Experience with software development and integration on complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code bases
- 5+ years of experience with Object-Oriented Programming (preferably in C++)
- Proficiency in writing unit tests and ensuring code reliability
- Basic knowledge of networking protocols and architecture
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
- Experience developing or supporting device drivers
- Willingness to work onsite at Cedar Rapids (IA)
Nice To Haves
- TCP/IP network applications development experience
- UML experience
- CORBA experience
- Linux experience
- Familiarity with embedded systems development for Software Defined Radios
- Prior experience working on Department of Defense (DoD) projects
- Experience working with MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-188
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of embedded software solutions for communications products
- Develop and maintain unit tests to ensure the reliability and robustness of new and legacy systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with embedded systems and networking components
- Work closely with system architects and technical leads to maintain and improve the overall software architecture
- Support the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment in a secure environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- employer-matched 401(k)
- certification assistance
- clear opportunities for advancement
- Competitive pay
- comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
- professional development support
- a flexible, friendly workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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