Systems Engineer

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions • Tucson, AZ

4d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is hiring a Systems Engineer for its Test Solution Engineering organization within the Hardware Discipline Center. This multidisciplinary team designs and delivers advanced test solutions for production lines across the company’s missile and defense portfolio, supporting engineering labs, production environments, and fielded systems.

The Systems Engineer collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to design, model, integrate, and validate subsystem-level test solutions across the product lifecycle. Work includes early demonstrations, engineering tests, design verification, production, and sustainment. This hands-on position involves Model-Based Systems Engineering, requirements development, test architecture, problem-solving, and coordination with technical subject matter experts. The role is onsite in Tucson, Arizona. Relocation assistance is available. U.S. citizenship and an active DoD security clearance are required by the posting; the qualifications also state that candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance before starting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), with equivalent master’s degree combinations recognized.
• 2–10+ years of relevant engineering experience; higher experience levels are also acceptable.
• Systems Engineering experience involving test requirements development, test planning, test methodologies, embedded functional test, integration, verification, and validation.
• Experience developing and managing system requirements across the engineering lifecycle.
• Experience with Model-Based Engineering tools and languages such as Rhapsody, IBM Rational Model Manager, Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, Teamwork Cloud, SysML, and/or UML.
• Experience with test-related activities in design, production, or sustainment environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance before starting is required; the posting also specifies an active DoD security clearance.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability, urgency, risk-informed decision-making, and strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Agile development processes and tools.
• Experience with DOORS or other requirements management tools.
• Experience in development, environmental testing, qualification testing, production, or manufacturing test environments.
• Experience with design-for-test, embedded test techniques, and margin analysis.
• Ability to identify process improvements or customer needs and communicate them effectively.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers for higher-level positions.
• Experience with EVMS, program planning, EAC development, or cross-functional task coordination, particularly for senior candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement subsystem models using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and methods.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define capabilities, derive requirements, and establish interfaces, behaviors, and architecture.
• Communicate test equipment needs, requirements, and constraints to test equipment designers.
• Manage and maintain requirements and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Leverage reusable models, architectures, and test environment requirements to improve development efficiency.
• Support integration, verification, and validation activities for hardware- and software-based test systems.
• Work with subject matter experts to understand system behaviors, resolve issues, and support engineering trade studies.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and cross-functional coordination.
• Support problem-solving, debugging, and continuous improvement efforts.
• As experience increases, mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; the listed pay range is $100,000–$140,000 USD, with the full compensation package based on experience and certifications.
• Employer-matched 401(k).
• Certification assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.
• Professional development support.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Flexible, collaborative, and people-first workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level