Embedded Software V&V Engineer

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 experienced and self-motivated Embedded Software Verification and Validation Engineer to join our team. This project supports Verification & Validation (V&V) of the Flight Control System (FCS) software by executing and maintaining the High-Level Tests (HLTs) that validate system behavior across a wide range of FCS modes and mission-critical flight conditions.  

 This role is remote but will require onsite onboarding for 2 weeks with potential of additional travel as needed.  Due to the nature of this role, US Citizenship is required.  

 Responsibilities may include: 

• Developing or revise Flight Control Computer software high level (requirements-based) test cases and seed scripts to generate bench test scripts and verification procedures, to the standard and level of coverage established by the existing test package. 

• Primarily writing out scripts using C# and occasionally in MATLAB for data post-processing 

• Coordinating with the cognizant designer(s) on the Bell staff to ensure full test coverage, correct expected results, and communication / disposition of test findings. 

• Executing the developed or modified tests in the System Integration Lab environment, both as part of the test development process and for regression purposes as required. 

• Reviewing test results and test time history data, during test development, regression runs, and to help debug software issues. 

• Identifying findings to the cognizant Bell designer(s) in instances where test outcomes do not align with requirements or with expected results. 

• Authoring and participating in formal reviews of test cases, procedures, and results. 

 Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 

• 5+ years of experience with system level or high-level software requirements-based testing 

• Experience with Serena Dimensions or other configuration management system (Synergy, ClearCase/ClearQuest, etc.) 

• Experience doing requirements-based testing under DO-178B/C or other safety critical process standards. 

• Experience with C# scripting 

• A general understanding of control laws and redundancy management functionality in a flight control system 

• Familiarity with bench workflows, startup/shutdown sequencing, and log analysis 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Military aerospace industry experience or other embedded software development experience 

• FCS and Control Law (CLAW) domain knowledge is preferred but not required. 

• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink 

Why QDSS:  

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