QuestdefensesystemssolutionsBU.BAE – BAE

Systems Engineer – Principal

Cedar Rapidsonsiteprincipal$100K – $160K

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About this role

We don’t just build technology—we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the limits of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and big thinkers thrive. Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to drive architecture, requirements development, test and integration, qualification, and project leadership across our next‑generation GPS and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) product lines. This role combines deep technical responsibility with program execution oversight, supporting cost, schedule, and engineering rigor throughout the development lifecycle.…

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For this role: python, c++, jira, teams

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