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FPGA Design Engineer
Quest Defense. Lead and manage a team of 5–10 embedded software and test engineers .
Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading embedded software development teams, managing Agile processes, and ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards. Proficient in utilizing Jira for project management and fostering a collaborative team environment.
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Embedded Software DevelopmentScrum Master CertificationAgile MethodologiesJira ManagementAvionics Development
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Hard Skills
Real-Time Embedded SystemsDO-178C ComplianceARINC 653VxWorksLynxOSMIL-STD-1553ARINC 429Software DevelopmentTest EngineeringTechnical Risk Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCustomer-Facing Skills
Tools & Technologies
JiraAgile ToolsProject Management SoftwareAutomation PlatformsDigital Assistants
Certifications & Qualifications
Scrum Master Certification (CSM or Equivalent)
Industry Keywords
AerospaceDefenseEmbedded SystemsSoftware TestingProgram Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and manage a team of 5–10 embedded software and test engineers
- Own sprint execution, delivery commitments, and technical task coordination
- Drive accountability, remove impediments, and maintain schedule predictability
- Balance technical risk, program priorities, and resource allocation
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
- Guide and mentor engineers with support from subject matter experts or senior engineers
- Serve as Scrum Master
- Plan and facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Maintain and manage Jira boards, metrics, and reporting
- Track velocity, burndown, risks, and dependencies
- Support continuous process improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with program-level development processes, including DO-178C alignment where applicable
- Interface with program management, customers, and stakeholders
- Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Follow QDSS project management processes and ensure quality and on-time delivery
- Support technical interchange meetings and milestone reviews
- Translate high-level program requirements into actionable engineering tasks
- Coordinate across hardware, FPGA, systems, cybersecurity, and test organizations
- Review architecture with technical leaders
- Identify and escalate technical risks
- Support integration and test planning at LRU and system levels
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in avionics or embedded software development/testing
- Minimum of 2 years leading engineering teams
- Working knowledge of real-time embedded systems
- Experience in aerospace/defense development environments
- Demonstrated experience operating as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
- Hands-on experience with Jira for backlog management and reporting
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- U.S. citizenship required
- Personnel management experience is preferred
- Experience with ARINC 653, VxWorks, LynxOS, or partitioned systems
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, or avionics I/O architectures
- Experience supporting DO-178C or similar regulated development processes
- Experience leading integrated software development and test teams
- Scrum Master certification (CSM or equivalent)
- Experience adopting and/or integrating emerging technologies such as generative AI, automation platforms, or digital assistants
- Local to Cedar Rapids, IA is preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Certification assistance
- Professional development support
- Clear opportunities for advancement
- Flexible, friendly, collaborative, and people-first workplace
- Flexible workplace
- Work on next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects with real-world impact