Senior Systems Engineer - MBSE/Simulink

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions•Fullerton, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Senior MBSE Systems Engineer to support the development and testing of GPS navigation system solutions. The role involves modeling and simulation of algorithmic models using MATLAB and Simulink, documenting equations and derivations, generating plots, and conducting data and statistical analysis. It also includes model-based development and lab-based contributions on target products. The position is available in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Fullerton, California; or Sterling, Virginia, and relocation assistance is available. U.S. citizenship is required. The job posting also specifies the ability to work onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The successful candidate will be able to work independently under limited supervision or collaborate with a team to meet operational targets, and communicate with people inside and outside their job function. The candidate may eventually help provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees in their job area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with at least five years of relevant experience, or an advanced STEM degree with at least three years of relevant experience.
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
Experience with code optimization and/or numerical stability.
Experience in the Systems Engineering discipline.
Ability to read and develop algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system-level analysis.
Ability to work onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to complete individual tasks under limited supervision or work with a team to achieve operational targets.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with parties within and outside the candidate’s job function.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
Professional background specializing in complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling.
Experience performing data analysis and problem solving, such as anomaly investigation.
Experience adopting and/or integrating emerging technologies, such as generative AI, automation platforms, or digital assistants, into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Test and validate navigation algorithms and algorithmic models using MATLAB and Simulink.
Develop tools and test infrastructure for comprehensive model and algorithm testing.
Conduct analyses to troubleshoot systems.
Perform code reviews and follow good software practices to improve code quality.
Analyze data using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques.