Senior Research Engineer

About the Company

Systems Technology Inc. (STI) is a private, employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides engineering consulting and product development with a focus on safety. Being part of STI means being a key contributor in a culture built on transparency, innovation, ownership, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Execute specialized technical research and development activities including data analysis and model development
• Develop general R&D software tools to increase company capabilities
• Support top-level technical direction and strategic goals
• Serve as an Investigator on commercial and government programs, focusing on Modeling and Simulation/GNC
• Oversee development of new IP, candidate products, and technical initiatives
• Manage multiple contracts, including budget tracking and engineer management
• Develop test protocols, collect/analyze data, and create detailed reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of experience, Master's with 3-5 years, or Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Mathematics
• Proven experience in Modeling and Simulation, dynamics, and controls theory
• Strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink or Python
• Experience with stability and control system design and assessment
• Required experience in the aerospace industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of C/C++
• UAS / UAM experience
• Extensive flight test experience for assessing vehicle performance and handling qualities

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• Flexible spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Fitness Program Reimbursement and Technology Stipends
• Tuition Assistance Programs