Senior Research Engineer

Overview

Systems Technology Inc. (STI) is a private, employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides engineering consulting and product development with a focus on safety. We are a small company with the perks of a start-up, but with more than sixty years in business and an aggressive growth plan. STI emphasizes transparency, friendliness, innovation, ownership and accountability, and seeks partners who want to contribute to a culture built around these values.

As a 100% employee-owned company, STI believes employees' hard work and dedication drive long-term company success. An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives employees an ownership interest in the company that employs them.

The Senior Research Engineer executes a variety of specialized, technical research and development activities. These may include data analysis, model development and other related technical activities, developing general R&D software tools to increase company capabilities, and documenting work in appropriate company and customer reports. The role may assist in training and providing guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may contribute to business development activities under supervision of the project leads and is capable of interfacing with customers with support from the project team.

Reports to a Principal Research Engineer.

• Supports determining top level technical direction in alignment with company vision including short term and long-term strategic goals
• Defines technical focal points of Business development areas with Engineering Management and directs deep technical activities
• Serves as an Investigator on both commercial and government programs, focusing on Modeling and Simulation/GNC
• Oversees the development of new IP, candidate products, and technical initiatives including executing beyond Phase II for SBIR programs
• Manages multiple contracts involving tracking budgets, ensuring successful deliverables, and coordinating several engineers
• Develops test protocols/procedures, collects and analyzes data, and creates detailed reports

• Bachelor of Science Degree with 6-8 years of experience, Master of Science Degree with 3-5 years of experience or Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or Applied Mathematics or equivalent field
• Proven technical ability and experience in Modeling and Simulation, dynamics and controls theory or related discipline
• Strong skills with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent; working knowledge of C/C++ is a plus
• Experience with stability and control system design and assessment
• Experience in the aerospace industry is required; UAS/UAM experience is a plus

• Extensive flight test experience and skillset for assessing vehicle performance, flying, and handling qualities and related system performance

• Medical benefits (HMO – 100% company paid for Employees & Dependents)
• Dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan and company defined contribution
• Flexible spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Fitness Program Reimbursement and Technology Stipends
• Tution Assistance Programs
• Year-round company sponsored events
• Employee rewards and recognition

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At STI we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are targeting a total compensation pay between $111,600 – $138,880. This is inclusive of base pay, performance bonus and ESOP. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

STI is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.