Embedded Software Engineering

Join the elite team at QDSS, where our engineers are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Medical Device products. Your work will make a real impact, contributing to the core of engineering solutions that drive technological advancements.
Quest Defense Systems and Solutions (QDSS) is seeking Embedded Software Engineers to develop real-time embedded software for mission- and safety-critical aerospace and defense platforms. This role supports the design, implementation, integration, and verification of embedded software used in avionics systems, mission computers, and embedded control applications.
The engineer will participate across the full embedded software lifecycle, including requirements decomposition, software architecture and design, implementation, integration, and verification in a regulated development environment. This position requires close collaboration with systems, hardware, and verification engineers to deliver reliable software solutions for complex real-time systems.
Due to the nature of the project, all applicants must be U.Citizens and must have or be eligible to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance.
Must be located or willing to relocate to Fort Worth, TX (Marietta, GA, or Littleton, CO will also be considered).
Embedded Software Development
Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C, C++, and/or Ada.
Develop real-time software supporting avionics systems, mission computers, and embedded control systems.
Implement software interfacing with hardware devices, sensors, and communication buses.

Full Software Lifecycle Participation
Execute activities across the software lifecycle, including:
Requirements analysis and decomposition
High-level and low-level software design
Implementation and debugging
Integration testing and system testing on an RTOS platform
Software maintenance and defect resolution

Develop software in accordance with regulated industry frameworks and development standards.
Analyze test results, document, and resolve software defects.
Support customer technical reviews and program milestones as required.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• 3-7 years of real-time embedded software development experience on an Aerospace, Defense, or regulated industry program.
• Experience with mission-critical software design, including the principles of requirements management and decomposition in a regulated environment.
• Experience developing in Agile Scrum environments, as well as programming within DevOps frameworks.
• Applied knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429, or experience with data bus development and messaging architectures.
• S. Citizen.
• Secret Security Clearance.

Embedded software design and implementation
Real-time software development in an Agile environment
Hardware/software integration
Experience with an integrated development environment, including debugger tools, networking, embedded systems integration, requirements generation, and systems interface development, is highly desired.
Static analysis and verification tools.
Experience with XML-based open standards, Common Software Baseline processes, and Agile processes and tools is highly desired.

Recent work experience with embedded architectures, single-board computers, and hardware and software-in-the-loop implementation and testing is a plus.
generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.
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.
A Culture That Works - A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

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. 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. 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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.