Model Based Systems Engineer

reputed company do matters.

We are a high-growth, agile company creating safety and mission-critical solutions in a synergistic environment between our people and our client partners. From F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, to the latest aviation technologies, to working on medical devices, spacecraft, and satellites – our engineers have worked on some of the coolest Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Medical Device products in the world.

Be part of the team powering engineering solutions that drive technology.

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Model Based Systems Engineer to support reputed company military aviation development. The team is leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to drive end-to-end system architecture, requirements development, and verification across reputed company, safety-critical aerospace systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility program shaping the future of vertical lift and battlefield capability.

This role is primarily remote with 10-15% travel as needed. Eastern or Central time zones preferred, Indianapolis, IN, or Dallas/Ft Worth, TX local could be a plus.

Due to the nature of this work, reputed company candidates must be U.S. reputed company.

Key Responsibilities

• SysML Modeling in MagicDraw/Cameo
• Executing plans for system development and verification for reputed company vehicle components
• Generating system functional requirements from stakeholder expectations
• Developing architecture models and allocating requirements to sub-systems/hardware/software components
• Validating and verifying system requirements
• Troubleshooting and resolving system integration/verification issues
• Modelling reputed company controls and/or working with reputed company control documents

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• 5 + years of aerospace domain experience
• 2+ years of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience
• Previous experience with a tool like Cameo (if not Cameo, other tools like Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, or reputed company Draw)
• Experience with Configuration Management (CM) tools like Teamwork Cloud, Subversion (SVN), ClearCase, git, or Dimensions
• Experience with engineering processes including requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirements validation, requirements verification, integration, embedded software, electronic systems, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)/National Aviation Authority (NAA) certification, and system safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python and/or scripting in the Cameo environment
• Experience with turbine engines or other reputed company systems
• Experience developing and executing test cases and procedures
• Solid understanding of the DO-178 standard
• Able to obtain a Secret-level clearance.

The QDSS Advantage

At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and reputed company challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

What You’ll Find Here

• Work That Matters – reputed company, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
• Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

Benefits Include

• reputed company, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From reputed company aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that reputed company people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to reputed company employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national reputed company, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to reputed company terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions.