LeadSoftwareEngineer

Engineers are the reason we exist—they’re the core of who we are. We don’t just build technology; we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, our teams power the solutions that drive innovation, tackle mission-critical challenges, and keep people safe. This is where problem-solvers and big thinkers thrive. Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Core Services & Libraries (CS&L) team in building the foundational software components that enable next-generation avionics systems. As Team Lead, you will guide a multidisciplinary team of software engineers who develop reusable libraries, I/O frameworks, and partitioned services in a safety-critical, certifiable environment. The lead(s) will operate within an Agile framework, balancing hands-on technical contribution with leadership, task planning, and delivery accountability. Due to the nature of this role, all candidates must be a US Citizen OR US Person. Preference is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Will consider remote candidates meeting all requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead an Agile software development team within the Core Services & Libraries organization Break down program-level objectives into executable user stories, tasks, and milestones Assign and track work across team members, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards Provide regular progress metrics and reporting to program management and customer representatives Mentor team members on software design, partitioning, certification, and avionics standards Contribute technically to architecture, design, and implementation of core software components Collaborate with other leads to define interfaces, data flows, and I/O architecture across systems Ensure development aligns with certification objectives (DO-178C DAL A/B) and coding standards Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to continuously improve team performance Required Qualifications