Aerospace Program Manager
About The Position
Unlock the power of Safety and Mission Critical Engineering with QDSS. We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our elite team- where your expertise will make an impact that matters. Elevate your career in a company dedicated to excellence and the pursuit of safety and mission success. Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Software Engineer to join our team where we are building the foundational software components that enable next-generation avionics systems. The Core Services & Libraries (CS&L) team is responsible for developing shared libraries, I/O frameworks, and partitioned services that power multiple avionics applications. This role is ideal for a systems-minded engineer with deep low-level experience who can design robust, certifiable software architectures. Due to the nature of this role- all candidate MUST be a U.S. citizen or US Person.
Requirements
- 8-12 years of proven expertise in C++ and object-oriented design for embedded systems
- Working knowledge of I/O architecture, protocol handling, and data management
- Background in developing certifiable software (DO-178 DAL A preferred)
- Proficiency in HLR/LLR generation, review, and traceability
- Quick learner with strong initiative and drive
Nice To Haves
- Strong experience with ARINC-653 partitioning and low-level application design
- Hands-on experience with VxWorks RTOS
- Familiarity with toolchains and CI/CD environments supporting configuration management and verification (Atlassian Suite, Jama, Coverity, Rapita, etc)
- Designed and implemented non-volatile data storage systems (e.g., EEPROM, flash, or NVRAM) for configuration or state retention
- Experience with persistent and transient log storage, including rollover and data retention policies
- Familiarity with log transport mechanisms (e.g., shared memory, I/O channels, or network-based telemetry)
- Experience developing or integrating ARINC 661 Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) and User Applications (UA)
- Familiarity with avionics data buses and communication protocols (e.g., ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX, CAN, SPI, UART, etc)
- Strategic systems thinker able to plan scalable, reusable frameworks
- Previous FMS Experience is a bonus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Abstract and consolidate core functions into reusable libraries and frameworks
- Extract existing functionality from application code and refactor for shared use
- Design and implement an I/O framework supporting multiple protocols and data interfaces
- Define and maintain data dictionaries and I/O level specifications
- Collaborate with system architects to ensure ARINC-653 partitioning integrity
- Support certification activities through HLR/LLR documentation and DAL compliance
- Contribute to long-term strategy for scalable, maintainable software infrastructure
Benefits
- 401k with Employer-Match Contributions
- Medical, Dental, and Life coverage
- Disability Benefits
- Generous compensation structure
- Significant opportunities for advancement
- Next Generation / Cutting Edge Technology Projects
- Certification Assistance Available (Approval Required)
- Flexible, Friendly and Fun work environment
- Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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