Embedded Software Verification, UI Programmer

Quest Defense

Software Engineer developing User Interface using Python for safety-critical systems in aerospace. Performing extensive testing under NQA-1 safety standards for embedded software applications.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop User Interface (UI) using Python Tkinter library
Developing controls/monitoring software, low-level requirements-based tests to generate full-coverage LDRA verification procedures
Analyzing and dispositioning structural coverage holes
Coordinating with the customer to ensure full test coverage, correct expected results, and communication/disposition of test findings
Executing the tests in the LDRA test setup on both simulated and on-target environments
Reviewing test results and test time history data during test development, regression runs, and to help debug software issues
Identifying findings to the customer 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field
Experience developing Python UI using Tkinter or similar libraries (pySide, pyQt, wxPython, etc)
Experience performing low-level software requirements-based testing under DO-178B/C or other safety-critical process standards
Experience testing with LDRA or a similar tool (i.e. VectorCAST)
Proficiency in understanding C programming, preferably with experience developing C code
A general understanding of control laws and redundancy management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Professional development support
Flexible, friendly workplace

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonTkinterC programminglow-level software requirements-based testingtest case authoringtest procedure developmenttest result analysisdebuggingLDRADO-178B/C

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationanalysisdispositioning findingsreview participation