Software V&V Engineer

Quest Defense

. Verify software running in real-time operating system (RTOS) environments .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software verification and testing within real-time operating systems, particularly in alignment with DO-178C Design Assurance Level A standards. Proficient in hardware/software integration testing and capable of analyzing and documenting test results effectively.

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DO-178C Standards ExperienceEmbedded Software DevelopmentRTOS Concepts UnderstandingC ProgrammingPython Programming

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Hard Skills

Software VerificationIntegration TestingRequirements-Based Test CasesTest Procedures DevelopmentDiscrepancy InvestigationTraceability ReviewHigh-Level Requirements AnalysisLow-Level Requirements Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTask Management

Tools & Technologies

Real-Time Operating SystemEmbedded Systems

Industry Keywords

AvionicsSafety-Critical EnvironmentMission-Critical Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify software running in real-time operating system (RTOS) environments
Perform hardware/software integration testing
Evaluate software artifacts against DO-178C Design Assurance Level A (DAL A) objectives
Independently review software plans, requirements, implementation, test artifacts, and processes for alignment with DO-178C DAL A objectives and project standards
Develop, review, and execute requirements-based test cases and procedures for high-level requirements (HLR) and low-level requirements (LLR)
Perform software integration testing and system-level hardware/software integration testing in embedded RTOS environments
Analyze test results and investigate discrepancies
Document findings and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues
Review traceability between software requirements, test procedures, and verification results
Learn and apply client architecture, tools, infrastructure, and engineering processes
Manage assigned tasks, communicate progress, and raise technical issues or roadblocks promptly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
At least 4 years of relevant software engineering experience in avionics or embedded electronic controls within a safety- or mission-critical environment
Experience developing software to DO-178C standards
Experience developing an RTOS or embedded software that runs on an RTOS, with a working understanding of RTOS concepts
Experience with C and Python
Hands-on integration and test experience at both the system level, including hardware/software integration, and the software level, including testing against high- and low-level requirements
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation/pay
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental coverage
Life insurance coverage
Disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Certification assistance
Professional development support
Clear opportunities for advancement
Flexible, collaborative, people-first workplace
Friendly workplace
Work on safety- and mission-critical projects with real-world impact