Lead Embedded Software Verification &Validation Engineer - Digital I&C

We don’t just build technology—we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the limits of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and big thinkers thrive.

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is looking for a Lead Nuclear Digital Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) IV&V Engineer to provide technical leadership for verifying and validating complex digital control systems used in the nuclear industry.

This is an engineering role—not simply a test execution position. You will determine what needs to be verified, how to test it, and what evidence is needed to demonstrate compliance. You'll work across software, hardware, firmware, FPGA, systems engineering, quality, and project teams to evaluate system performance, identify technical risks, and ensure requirements are fully verified.

Location: Wilmington, NC initially, transitioning to Nampa, ID after approximately six months. Candidates may relocate or travel approximately 50%.

This position supports a project that will be performed in two phases:

• Initial phase: For approximately the first six months, the engineer will support onsite work in Wilmington, NC. Candidates may be based in or temporarily relocate to the Wilmington area or travel onsite approximately 50% of the time, generally in one- to two-week blocks.

• Second phase: After the Wilmington phase, the project will transition to Nampa, ID for the remainder of the assignment. The engineer must be willing to relocate to the Boise–Nampa area or continue traveling onsite approximately 50% of the time.

Citizenship: US Citizen or US Person due to the nature of the work

What You'll Do

• Lead independent verification and validation (IV&V) activities for nuclear digital I&C and embedded control systems.

• Translate system, hardware, software, firmware, interface, and performance requirements into appropriate verification objectives and test requirements.

• Perform, witness, and evaluate component, subsystem, system, Factory Acceptance, and regression testing.

• Evaluate test results and objective evidence to determine whether requirements have been met.

• Identify anomalies, technical risks, incomplete evidence, and potential compliance issues; drive issues through resolution and closure.

• Document deficiencies and technical issues clearly and support investigation, disposition, corrective action, retest, and closure.

• Perform change-impact assessments and determine appropriate regression testing following design, software, hardware, or configuration changes.