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Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.

Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics & Embedded Systems

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. · Cedar Rapids, IA

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
73 days
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
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0% of Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.
high
53 stale, 6 reposted of 53 open
Hiring momentum
75 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

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About this role

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, you will design, integrate, and verify advanced aerospace systems, focusing on embedded systems and System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with various engineering teams to define requirements, troubleshoot technical challenges, and validate system performance, all while supporting compliance with industry standards such as ARP4754B and DO-254.

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freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM-related field with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience
  • Experience with Systems Engineering for embedded hardware, avionics, or processor-based systems
  • Experience integrating hardware and software for complex embedded systems
  • Experience developing, managing, and validating system requirements
  • Working knowledge of ARP4754A/B, DO-254, and/or DO-178C
  • Experience with system integration, verification, validation (V&V), and troubleshooting

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting Collins Aerospace programs or similar aerospace development environments
  • Experience with System-on-Chip (SoC) or other embedded computing platforms
  • Experience with avionics certification and product development lifecycles
  • Hands-on experience testing embedded hardware and software
  • Experience using Jama, Jira, and Git

What you get

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Professional development support
  • Flexible, friendly workplace

Worth weighing

  • Limited remote work options; primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Salary range provided is $125,000 — $150,000, but full compensation package is based on experience and certifications
  • Role requires strong collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines, which may involve complex team dynamics

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