questdefensesystemssolutionsinc

Senior Embedded Graphics Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$170kDetected 2 days ago

C++LLMsRecruitingEmbedded SystemsAvionicsDO-178Electrical EngineeringHardware DesignMedical DevicesLeadership

About the role

This role will focus on graphics driver development, graphics middleware, rendering technologies, and performance optimization within safety-critical embedded environments.
This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future.

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain graphics drivers, graphics middleware, and embedded graphics software supporting avionics display systems.
Support the modernization and enhancement of legacy graphics software and display technologies for safety-critical aerospace applications.
Develop and optimize OpenGL-based graphics solutions for embedded and real-time operating environments.
Collaborate with platform, systems, and hardware engineering teams to ensure efficient interaction between graphics software, GPUs, processors, memory, and display hardware.
Analyze and optimize graphics performance across multi-core processor architectures, including CPU/GPU shared resource utilization.
Support software integration, verification, debugging, and testing activities throughout the development lifecycle.
Participate in software architecture, design reviews, technical trade studies, and graphics technology evaluations.
Develop technical documentation and engineering artifacts in support of software development and certification activities.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience developing software for embedded and/or real-time systems.
Experience working within DO-178B and/or DO-178C software development environments for safety-critical aerospace systems.
Strong programming experience in C/C++ within embedded and real-time operating system environments.
Working knowledge of multi-core processor architectures and their impact on software performance.

Experience with DEOS RTOS.
Experience supporting avionics display systems or aerospace embedded products.
Experience with CPU/GPU shared memory architectures and graphics performance optimization.
Familiarity with FAA certification requirements and multicore certification guidance.
Experience supporting legacy platform modernization efforts.
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Experience in the adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.
The QDSS Advantage:

Growth That's Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.

Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.
A Culture That Works - A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

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