or apply directly on Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.'s site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.
- high 35 stale, 6 reposted of 53 open
- Hiring momentum
- 75 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc..
About this role
The Lead Embedded Software Engineer will oversee an Agile team while contributing to the development of an advanced avionics computing platform. Responsibilities include managing the JIRA backlog, leading Agile ceremonies, and designing embedded I/O frameworks using C and Python. The role also involves collaborating with technical leads to ensure timely delivery and maintaining software architecture for scalability and reusability.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- 4+ years of embedded software development or testing experience
- Experience as a Scrum Master, technical lead, or team lead in a software environment
- Strong embedded C and Python programming skills
- Experience developing embedded software in an avionics environment
- Experience with Python 2.7 and Python 3.12
- Knowledge of I/O architecture, protocol handling, memory management, and C data structures
Nice to have
- Experience with LynxOS, VxWorks, Makefiles, NXP T2080 processors, DOORS, Trace32, socket programming, and Python concurrency
- Experience interfacing with hardware or developing device drivers
- Familiarity with avionics and video protocols, including ARINC 429, ARINC 818, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX, CAN, SPI, and UART
- Experience designing non-volatile storage using EEPROM, flash, or NVRAM
- Knowledge of persistent and transient logging, rollover, retention policies, and log transport mechanisms
What you get
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development support
- Flexible, friendly workplace
Worth weighing
- Remote work option available, but onsite work is also possible in Cedar Rapids, IA
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work
- Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications, with a salary range provided
Summarised from Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.'s posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.
- Senior Mechanical Design EngineerCincinnati, OH
- Digital Design EngineerTucson, AZ
- Mechanical Designer and Drafter - Secret ClearanceCincinnati, OH
- FPGA EngineerTucson, AZ
- Mechanical Analysis EngineerCincinnati, OH
- Aero Tools EngineerCincinnati, OH
- Nuclear Engineer - BWR SystemsRemote
- Lead Software Verification EngineerEndicott, NY
All 53 open roles at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. →