Aerospace Program Manager

Unlock the power of Safety and Mission Critical Engineering with QDSS. We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our elite team- where your expertise will make an impact that matters. Elevate your career in a company dedicated to excellence and the pursuit of safety and mission success. 

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Software Engineer to join our team where we are building the foundational software components that enable next-generation avionics systems. The Core Services & Libraries (CS&L) team is responsible for developing shared libraries, I/O frameworks, and partitioned services that power multiple avionics applications. This role is ideal for a systems-minded engineer with deep low-level experience who can design robust, certifiable software architectures.  

Due to the nature of this role- all candidate MUST be a U.S. citizen or US Person.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Abstract and consolidate core functions into reusable libraries and frameworks 

• Extract existing functionality from application code and refactor for shared use 

• Design and implement an I/O framework supporting multiple protocols and data interfaces 

• Define and maintain data dictionaries and I/O level specifications 

• Collaborate with system architects to ensure ARINC-653 partitioning integrity 

• Support certification activities through HLR/LLR documentation and DAL compliance 

• Contribute to long-term strategy for scalable, maintainable software infrastructure 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• 8-12 years of proven expertise in C++ and object-oriented design for embedded systems 

• Working knowledge of I/O architecture, protocol handling, and data management 

• Background in developing certifiable software (DO-178 DAL A preferred) 

• Proficiency in HLR/LLR generation, review, and traceability 

• Quick learner with strong initiative and drive 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong experience with ARINC-653 partitioning and low-level application design 

• Hands-on experience with VxWorks RTOS 

• Familiarity with toolchains and CI/CD environments supporting configuration management and verification (Atlassian Suite, Jama, Coverity, Rapita, etc) 

• Designed and implemented non-volatile data storage systems (e.g., EEPROM, flash, or NVRAM) for configuration or state retention 

• Experience with persistent and transient log storage, including rollover and data retention policies 

• Familiarity with log transport mechanisms (e.g., shared memory, I/O channels, or network-based telemetry) 

• Experience developing or integrating ARINC 661 Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) and User Applications (UA) 

• Familiarity with avionics data buses and communication protocols (e.g., ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX, CAN, SPI, UART, etc) 

• Strategic systems thinker able to plan scalable, reusable frameworks 

• Previous FMS Experience is a bonus but not required. 

Why QDSS Solutions:  

We’re a family-like-company. We are collaborative. We believe in embracing change. We believe in doing consistent good work. QDSS houses smart, curious and passionate about “making a difference” people.  Our company culture sets us apart from others as well as:   

• 401k with Employer-Match Contributions 

• Medical, Dental, and Life coverage 

• Disability Benefits 

• Generous compensation structure 

• Significant opportunities for advancement 

• Next Generation / Cutting Edge Technology Projects 

• Certification Assistance Available (Approval Required) 

• Flexible, Friendly and Fun work environment