questdefensesystemssolutionsinc

Senior Embedded Systems Verification Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$52k-$91kDetected 1 day ago

Distributed SystemsProcess ImprovementRecruitingEmbedded SystemsAvionicsMIL-STDSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationCommunication

About the role

This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and big thinkers thrive.
This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
This is a temporary hourly position with the potential for extension or conversion to a regular full-time salaried position based on business needs, performance, and available opportunities.

Develop, update, and maintain systems engineering documentation, including Systems Verification Documents, Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Design Documents, and related technical artifacts.
Assess system requirements and maintain traceability across program artifacts using Jama.
Develop, automate, and execute test procedures to validate system functionality, interfaces, and overall system integrity.
Support interface verification involving serial interfaces, digital I/O, and related system integrations.
Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, integration, and test teams to ensure requirements are properly documented, traced, validated, and verified.

U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
7+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, systems verification, requirements management, test engineering, or a related technical engineering role.
Strong experience with requirements management, traceability, and documentation using Jama.
Familiarity with serial interfaces, digital I/O, interface integration, or related system communication protocols.
The ideal candidate has strong experience working in Jama, understands requirements traceability, and can operate comfortably across systems, software, and hardware interfaces.

Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, avionics, navigation, or mission-critical systems.
Knowledge of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing - Distributed systems or related navigation/GPS technologies.
Experience with interface protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, I2C, serial interfaces, or related communication standards.
Experience with GUI tools or frameworks such as Qt, XAML, or similar technologies.
Experience with test automation, scripting, or process improvement to support system verification activities.
Familiarity with system integration, hardware/software interface verification, or lab-based test environments.
Experience working in structured requirements and verification environments with cross-functional engineering teams.

Growth That's Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.

Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.
A Culture That Works - A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
Support verification activities by analyzing test coverage, identifying gaps, and improving verification efficiency.

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