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Embedded Software Engineer – (FMS)

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, Posted Oct 20, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Job title: Embedded Software Engineer – (FMS)

We’re engineering the future of aerospace and defense. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions where precision and reliability are non-negotiable, we want you on our team. Here, your expertise powers mission-critical systems that safeguard lives, advance technology, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Join us and bring your skills to work where innovation meets impact.

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is actively hiring Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test Flight Management System (FMS) software for military helicopters and aircraft. This role combines C/C++, Ada, Python, and software lifecycle development to deliver reliable avionics software in collaboration with systems and software engineering teams.

Location: Remote

Citizenship: Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Clearance: Preference to have the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance if needed

In this Role, you will:

  • Work within a team of Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems that are integrated into military helicopters and planes
  • Master your knowledge of Software Engineering and Flight Management Systems
  • Integrate soft skills (leadership, communication, coordination, proactiveness) into a dynamic environment that provides quality and timely products to internal and external customers.
  • Travel (domestic and international

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