Senior Systems Engineer - MBSE/Simulink

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.•Fullerton, CA

1d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Senior MBSE Systems Engineer with educational and/or professional experience developing solutions for GPS Navigation Systems. The role involves running and testing algorithmic models with MATLAB and Simulink, documenting equations and derivations, generating MATLAB plots, and conducting data and statistical analysis. In addition to model-based development, the position includes lab-based contributions on target products. The engineer will test and validate navigation algorithms and models, develop tools and test infrastructure, troubleshoot systems, improve code quality through reviews and software practices, and perform advanced mathematical and statistical analysis. The role may eventually include providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees. The position is listed for Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Fullerton, California; and Sterling, Virginia, with relocation assistance available. However, the required qualifications specify the ability to work onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required. Compensation is $130,000–$160,000, based on candidate experience and certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least five years of relevant experience, or an advanced STEM degree and at least three years of relevant experience.
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
Experience in 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 work independently on tasks under limited supervision or collaboratively with a team to achieve operational targets.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with people within and outside the employee’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.
Improve code quality through code reviews and good software practices.
Analyze data using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques.
Perform lab-based work on target products.
Potentially provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area.