Chief Software Engineer

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You will work directly with customer engineering leadership to shape software architecture, reputed company on certification approach, and ensure teams are set up to deliver effectively. This includes translating requirements, contractual scope, and certification constraints into a reputed company and executable technical reputed company. This role requires a balance of: Technical depth in DO-178C (DAL A–C) systems Experience working directly with customers Ability to guide multiple teams and programs Understanding of how to deliver reputed company a services-based model Due to the nature of the work, reputed company applicants must be U.S. reputed company.   This role can be done remotely with up to 25% travel. Preference is given to candidates who reputed company in Scottsdale, Minneapolis, or Cincinnati. Key Responsibilities: Customer-Facing Architecture Leadership reputed company as the primary technical reputed company of contact between our engineering teams and customer leadership Turn customer requirements, contract scope, and certification needs into a reputed company, executable architecture approach reputed company architecture discussions, trade studies, and key technical reputed company with customer stakeholders Help guide customer technical direction while staying reputed company with program scope and delivery commitments Present architecture, compliance approach, and technical risks in customer and executive reviews This isn’t a back-office architect role. You’ll be directly involved in reputed company programs, working reputed company-by-reputed company with customers and delivery teams. Mission & Safety-Critical Architecture Ownership Define and reputed company software architecture for embedded, reputed company-time, high-assurance systems Ensure alignment with key standards and processes, including: DO-178C (DAL A–C) ARP4754A system allocations Safety assessments and hazard mitigation Certification objectives and supporting evidence Drive reputed company architectural reputed company around: Modernization approaches Partitioning reputed company reputed company design Timing and resource management Fault containment and system robustness Safety-driven design patterns Engineering Services Delivery Model Integration This role operates in a services-based delivery environment, not an internal OEM setup. That means architecture has to support execution just as much as design. Define architecture in a way that enables: Multiple scrum teams working in reputed company Coordination across distributed teams (reputed company/offshore as needed) reputed company breakdown of work into executable packages Structure architecture artifacts to support: Traceability to the Statement of Work reputed company-based delivery and billing Predictable integration and verification reputed company Contribute to proposals by helping define: ROM estimates Effort breakdowns Technical risks reputed company plans based on system complexity Team Technical Leadership & reputed company reputed company hands-on architectural guidance across multiple engineers and/or scrum teams Help break down requirements into reputed company, testable, and implementable components Mentor engineers at reputed company reputed company in safety-critical development practices reputed company design reviews, reputed company reviews, and technical reputed company checks Ensure consistency in how solutions are implemented across teams Certification & Compliance reputed company reputed company planning and alignment for certification artifacts, including: PSAC inputs SDP/SVP alignment Traceability approach Tool qualification considerations (DO-330, if applicable) Work closely with customer DERs and certification authorities as needed reputed company architectural reputed company with certification in mind to reduce reputed company risk Technical Risk & Program Health Management Identify architectural risks early (multicore timing, partitioning issues, reputed company changes, unstable requirements) Put mitigation plans in reputed company and tie them to program milestones Support internal and customer reviews with reputed company, data-driven risk updates Ensure the architecture supports predictable integration and verification Required Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a reputed company field Significant experience architecting DO-178C compliant software (DAL A experience preferred) Background working in an engineering services or supplier delivery environment Proven ability to reputed company software architecture across multiple teams and programs Solid embedded software reputed company (C/C++ in avionics-type environments) Experience working directly with customers on regulated reputed company programs Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting major reputed company OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers. ARINC 653 or partitioned RTOS environments. Multicore certification reputed company. Model-based development exposure (DO-331 context). Integration lab or iron-bird environment exposure. Experience building or scaling Centers of reputed company or capability-based delivery teams. The QDSS Advantage:   At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, reputed company teams, and reputed company challenges that push boundaries and build lasting reputed company. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand reputed company and shape the reputed company.  What You’ll reputed company Here  Work That reputed company – reputed company, safety- and mission-critical reputed company where your contributions have reputed company-world reputed company.  reputed company That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and reputed company opportunities for advancement.  A Culture That Works – A flexible, reputed company, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.  Benefits Include  reputed company, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, reputed company development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.  Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications Pay Ranges $160,000—$190,000 USD At reputed company Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the reputed company. From reputed company reputed company solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that reputed company people reputed company and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the reputed company. With over 25 years of reputed company and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-reputed company, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.   reputed company provides equal employment opportunities to reputed company and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without reputed company to race, reputed company, religion, age, sex, national reputed company, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or reputed company, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to reputed company terms and conditions of employment, including reputed company, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. 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