Airborne PNT Systems Engineer – Hybrid Role

questdefensesystemssolutionsinc; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Certification assistance

Advancement opportunities

Flexible, collaborative workplace

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development of next‑generation airborne and maritime PNT solutions. This hybrid role blends in‑person collaboration with remote technical work, maintaining access to secure labs and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include requirements development, system integration, verification and testing, and MBSE/documentation efforts using DOORS and SysML. A STEM degree and ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related).
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles such as the V-model, requirements traceability, and system integration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Support: Analyze system-level requirements and decompose into hardware, software, and interface specs.
• Systems Integration: Support integration of real-time embedded PNT systems in lab environments.
• Verification & Testing: Develop and execute system-level test plans and document results.

Skills

Systems engineering fundamentals

Clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM fields

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

SysML

DOORS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development of next‑generation airborne and maritime PNT solutions. This hybrid role blends in‑person collaboration with remote technical work, maintaining access to secure labs and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include requirements development, system integration, verification and testing, and MBSE/documentation efforts using DOORS and SysML. A STEM degree and ability to obtain a U.S.