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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** QuEST Defense - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Data Dictionary, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Toolchain, VxWorks, Jama (Software), Atlassian Tools, DO-178B - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=792198500a41807e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Verification (System development task)?, * 8+ years of experience developing or testing embedded software * Strong experience in embedded C++ software development within RTOS environments (VxWorks preferred) * Demonstrated expertise with ARINC-653 partitioning, I/O frameworks, and low-level software design * Hands-on experience leading Agile or Scrum-based engineering teams * Proficiency in work decomposition, backlog management, and metrics-based reporting (e.g., velocity, burndown, earned value) * Experience with requirements traceability and verification (HLR/LLR) under DO-178C * Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering and certification disciplines, * Experience with ARINC 661 Cockpit Display Systems (CDS/UA integration) * Familiarity with I/O protocols, data dictionaries, and software architecture for reusable libraries * Background in DAL A certification or equivalent safety-critical domains * Familiarity with toolchains and CI/CD environments supporting configuration management and verification (Atlassian Suite, Jama, Coverity, Rapita, etc), A hands-on technical leader who thrives on enabling the team to deliver complex, certifiable software in a dynamic environment. An engineer who can balance architectural vision with day-to-day execution, ensuring the team stays aligned, productive, and responsive. Someone who overcommunicates, thinks in systems, plans with precision, and leads by example. ## Description Engineers are the reason we exist-they're the core of who we are. We don't just build technology; we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, our teams power the solutions that drive innovation, tackle mission-critical challenges, and keep people safe. 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