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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software V&V Engineer - DO-178 / Multicore SoC - **Company:** QuEST Defense - **Location:** Endicott, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Code Coverage, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Python (Programming Language), Multiprocessing, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, System Testing, Software Verification, Generative AI, DO-178B - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a6d8fa417634c23a ## About the Role Do you have experience in RTOS?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, * Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related engineering discipline * 8+ 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 and Python. * Experience with Integration and Test at both system levels (HW/SW integration) as well as software test (HLR/LLR)., * 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, active listening, self-management, raising and elevating roadblocks and hiccups, clear communication, and taking direction. * Good general understanding of engineering principles 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. ## Description Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking Principal Software V&V Engineers with experience in safety-critical embedded systems to support advanced aerospace and defense programs. You'll be verifying and validating software running on RTOS-based, multicore SoC architectures, ensuring compliance with DO-178C and alignment to system-level requirements. This includes hands-on work across integration, system test, and software verification (HLR/LLR) in complex hardware/software environments. 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