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Quest Defense Systems & SolutionsPosted 2 months ago

Software Verification Engineer

$100,000–$140,000 year

HybridEndicott, New York, United States

Full TimeMasters DegreeSmallEngineering Services

Job Summary

Verify and validate software on RTOS-based, multicore SoC architectures for safety-critical aerospace and defense programs. Ensure compliance with DO-178C and alignment to system-level requirements through hands-on work in integration, system test, and software verification (HLR/LLR). This role requires U.S. citizenship and a Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related field. Experience with C, Python, and RTOS concepts is essential, along with proficiency in integration and test at both system and software levels. Preferred qualifications include Asymmetric Multiprocessing, ARM processors, and familiarity with data transfer protocols such as ARINC 615A and MIL-STD-1553. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to self-manage while raising roadblocks. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 USD and is located remotely with a strong preference for hybrid or onsite work in Endicott, NY.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of relevant Software Engineering experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development in a safety or mission-critical environment (ie: aerospace, military)
  • Experience developing or developing on top of an RTOS (real-time operating system), as well as familiarity with RTOS concepts
  • Experience with developing software to DO-178C standards
  • Experience with C, Python
  • Experience with Integration and Test at both system levels (HW/SW integration) as well as software test (HLR/LLR)
  • U.S. Citizens

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Asymmetric Multiprocessing
  • Experience with debug concepts on complex multi-core SoC
  • Master's degree in software engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • Experience with ARM processors, associated System on Chip features, and ARM toolsets like ARM Dev Studio IDE and ARM DStream Probe
  • Experience developing device drivers/board support packages
  • Familiar with data transfer protocols (ARINC 615A, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, PCIe, LIN, CAN)
  • Familiar with security concepts (authentication, authorization, confidentiality)
  • Familiarity with actuators and sensors like stepper/torque motors, solenoids, relays, VDT, VRT, etc
  • Experience BVA (boundary value analysis), SCA (structural coverage analysis), DCCA (data and control coupling analysis)
  • Experience with DO-330 Tool Qualification
  • Good soft skills: communication, ability to perform active listening, self-manage, raise/elevate roadblocks and hiccups, communicate clearly, and take direction
  • Good general understanding of engineering principles to be able to adapt to new projects/environments and come up to speed quickly
  • Team leadership experience, including project technical leadership and/or software functional leadership
  • Experience in the adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement

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