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# Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Systems

- **Company:** QuEST Defense
- **Location:** Endicott, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Multiprocessing, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Integration, Real Time Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Software Verification, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology, Bare Metal, DO-178B, Software Performance, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/embedded-software-engineer-real-time-systems-quest-defense-systems-solution-8734625

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline.
 * 4+ years of experience developing embedded software.
 * Strong programming experience with Embedded C and C++.
 * Experience with real-time embedded systems, firmware, or low-level software development.
 * Experience with multicore processors or ARM-based architectures.
 * Experience debugging embedded software using hardware debugging tools.
 * Experience working with hardware/software integration.
 * Knowledge of DO-178C, safety-critical software, or other regulated embedded software environments.
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
 * U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

 * ARM processors
 * NXP S32 processors
 * RTOS
 * Bare Metal Software
 * Board Support Packages (BSP)
 * Device Drivers
 * Boot Loaders
 * FPGA or ASIC interfaces
 * Python automation
 * Cache management
 * Worst Case Execution Time (WCET)
 * Deterministic execution
 * Multicore synchronization
 * DCCC analysis
 * Avionics
 * Aerospace
 * Defense
 * Electronic Warfare
 * Flight Controls
 * DO-178C Level A
 * Active Security Clearance

## Description

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with experience in embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems, multicore processors, and low-level software development to build software that powers safety-critical systems. You'll work across software, hardware, FPGA, systems, and verification teams to design, develop, integrate, and validate embedded solutions for mission-critical applications., * Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C, C++, and Assembly.

 * Develop low-level software including device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), boot code, and processor initialization.
 * Optimize software performance on ARM-based multicore processors.
 * Analyze and improve deterministic real-time system performance, timing, and resource utilization.
 * Support hardware/software integration with FPGA, ASIC, and embedded hardware platforms.
 * Perform system integration, debugging, and verification using ARM DS IDE, DSTREAM, and Python.
 * Participate in software architecture, code reviews, and technical design discussions.
 * Support software verification and certification activities in accordance with DO-178C.
 * Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, and verification engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
 * Help improve software quality, automation, and development processes.


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