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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - Platform & Hardware Integration - **Company:** QuEST Defense - **Location:** Endwell, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Static Timing Analysis, Systems Integration, WebRTC, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Process Control Systems, Hardware Infrastructure, DO-178B - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1723764fab1adfe8 ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with deep expertise in processor-level development, board support, and hardware/software integration., * U.S. citizenship is required. * Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant Software Engineering experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development in a safety- or mission-critical environment (ie: aerospace, military). * Demonstrated expertise in low-level embedded software development using C, C++, and assembly. * Strong background in SoC initialization, hardware, board bring-up, and system-level hardware/software integration. * Hands-on experience interfacing with FPGA/ASIC logic and working with timing-critical embedded communication. * Practical knowledge of avionics and deterministic communication protocols including TSN, PCIe, and AFDX. * Proven experience developing software for avionics, safety-critical, or other deterministic real-time systems. * Proficiency with ARM DS IDE, DSTREAM hardware debug tools, and Python for automation and tooling., * Experience developing board support packages, boot code, device drivers, or other platform-level embedded software. * Hands-on experience with new board bring-up, processor initialization, hardware debug, and early-stage system integration. * Experience supporting DO-178C, DO-254, or other safety-critical development and verification processes. * Familiarity with timing analysis, deterministic execution, latency-sensitive communication, or real-time performance optimization. * Experience using hardware debug tools, trace tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar lab-based debugging equipment. * Experience developing Python scripts or automation tools to support debugging, testing, integration, or workflow improvement. * Prior experience working in aerospace, defense, avionics, automotive, industrial controls, or another regulated embedded systems environment. * Active security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance. ## Description This role focuses on building foundational embedded platforms, enabling reliable system bring-up, and ensuring robust communication with complex hardware components. You will work closely with hardware, FPGA/ASIC, and systems teams to deliver deterministic, real-time embedded solutions for safety-critical applications., * Develop, implement, and maintain very low-level embedded software, including processor-level C, C++, and assembly code. * Lead and execute SoC hardware initialization, board bring-up, and platform-level hardware/software integration. * Experience with FPGA/ASIC components, ensuring timing-critical and deterministic communication. * Integrate and support avionics and real-time communication protocols such as Time-Sensitive Network (TSN), PCIe, and AFDX. * Contribute to the development of highly reliable embedded systems for avionics, safety-critical, or deterministic real-time environments. * Utilize ARM DS IDE, DSTREAM, and Python-based tooling for debugging, automation, and productivity optimization. * Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and verification teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with platform requirements. * Participate in design reviews, documentation development, and continuous improvement of embedded software processes. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Transforming Education: A Journey from interactive Markdown to Remote-Labs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/941-transforming-education-a-journey-from-interactive-markdown-to-remote-labs) - [JavaScript? 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