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Lead Embedded Software Engineer

QuEST Defense · Remote · Remote

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About QuEST Defense

QuEST Defense is a global engineering services company. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

This position combines Agile team leadership with hands-on embedded software expertise in C and Python. You will manage the team’s JIRA backlog, communicate delivery status, and help remove obstacles while contributing to scalable avionics software and I/O infrastructure.

What they're looking for

  • 4+ years of embedded software development or testing experience
  • Experience as a Scrum Master, technical lead, or team lead in a software environment
  • Strong embedded C and Python programming skills
  • Experience developing embedded software in an avionics environment
  • Experience with Python 2.7 and Python 3.12
  • Knowledge of I/O architecture, protocol handling, memory management, and C data structures
More about this role

We don’t just build technology—we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the limits of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and big thinkers thrive.

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Technical Scrum Master and Embedded Software Lead to support an advanced avionics computing platform. The system integrates aircraft data interfaces, communication protocols, video devices, hardware drivers, and embedded software across multiple platforms.

This position combines Agile team leadership with hands-on embedded software expertise in C and Python. You will manage the team’s JIRA backlog, communicate delivery status, and help remove obstacles while contributing to scalable avionics software and I/O infrastructure.

This position can be onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, or remote in the United States. Relocation assistance may be provided. Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

  • Lead Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and team coordination.
  • Manage the JIRA backlog and communicate progress, risks,...

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