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Quest Defense Systems & SolutionsPosted 2 weeks ago

Senior Systems Engineer

$125,000–$150,000 year

On-siteCedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Part TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmallEngineering Services

Job Summary

Capture system requirements, designs, and test procedures in accordance with ARP4754B objectives while supporting board- and device-level systems engineering for System-on-Chip platforms. Integrate, validate, and verify embedded hardware and software functionality in a laboratory environment, troubleshooting cross-domain technical issues. Define high-level allocated requirements and collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and AEH teams to develop concepts of operation and system-level solutions. Maintain technical documentation and requirements traceability using Jama, Jira, and Git, and participate in technical reviews to communicate risks and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Strong Systems Engineering experience at the board, device, or embedded hardware/software level
  • Experience supporting hardware/software integration for complex embedded or avionics systems
  • Experience developing, capturing, validating, and maintaining system and high-level requirements, including software- and/or hardware-allocated requirements
  • Working knowledge of safety-critical aerospace development standards, including ARP4754A/B, DO-254, and/or DO-178C
  • Experience with system integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting in a laboratory environment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across systems, hardware, software, and AEH/FPGA engineering disciplines
  • Strong technical documentation and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience working on Collins Aerospace programs, including familiarity with Collins engineering processes, requirements capture, and documentation practices
  • Experience with System-on-Chip (SoC), processor-based, or other complex embedded computing platforms
  • Strong understanding of DO-254, DO-178C, and ARP4754A/B development and certification processes
  • Experience with avionics equipment certification and associated lifecycle documentation
  • Hands-on experience working with and testing embedded hardware and software at the board or device level
  • Experience developing concepts of operation, use cases, and detailed technical documentation
  • Experience with Jama, Jira, and Git
  • Experience developing automated tests or engineering tools using scripting languages
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues spanning hardware, software, and systems engineering domains
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical teams and customers

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