Job description
Engineers are the reason we exist—they’re the core of who we are. Embark on a journey with us at the forefront of technological innovation as we seek talented Engineers to shape the future of cutting-edge projects and contribute to a culture of excellence and creativity. What we do matters.
Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated System Engineer- DOORS specialist. As a System Engineer- DOORS specialist Responsible for administering, customizing, and optimizing the IBM DOORS environment to support cross-functional engineering teams. This role ensures seamless requirements management, tool integration, and automation through scripting, while maintaining system performance, access controls, and traceability across the engineering lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain the IBM DOORS environment for a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement custom DOORS solutions for project-specific needs.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize DXL scripts to automate workflows and enhance tool performance.
- Troubleshoot and deploy updates to DOORS tools and integrations.
- Configure and maintain DOORS architecture, including access controls, baselines, and object hierarchies.
- Support validation & verification workflows and traceability analysis.
- Manage requirements import/export from Word, Excel, and other formats via scripting.
- Support CI/CD/CT pipelines and interface DOORS with engineering tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
- Resolve DOORS ELM-related issues involving data, reports, and integrations.
- Coordinate with IT for hosting and deployment of engineering tools
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience administering IBM DOORS (versions 7, 8, or 9).
- Strong proficiency in DXL scripting for automation, validation, and tool customization.
- Experience with requirements tracing and generating traceability matrices for compliance.
- Familiarity with V&V workflows and use of DOORS tools for detecting traceability gaps.
- Experience importing/exporting requirements from Word, Excel, etc. via scripting.
- Skilled in setting up and maintaining DOORS project/module architecture, including baselines, attribute schema, and access control.
- Knowledge of baseline management, suspect links tracking, and change control processes.
- Ability to generate reports and support formal reviews and audits.
- Strong proficiency in Python and scripting for toolchain integration
- Familiarity with CI/CD/CT practices and integration with task management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
- Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in cross-functional teams.
- Technical writing skills for user guides and training materials.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience supporting large-scale systems engineering or defense-related programs.
- Familiarity with DOORS ELM web technologies and enterprise integration/customization.
- Experience deploying and maintaining engineering tools in enterprise environments.
- Understanding of industry standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, CMMI, or ARP4754A.
- Background in systems engineering or software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
Pay Ranges
$12,000—$142,000 USD
At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep 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 all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, 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 all 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 perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
