Model-Based Design Engineer II – DO-331

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. Trace requirements from Jama to control system models, including control laws, state machines, and estimators, using Requirements Toolbox .

Posted 10/13/2026contractPalo Alto • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $139,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in model-based design and verification, with proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and requirements traceability tools. Capable of developing automated testing frameworks and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as DO-178C and DO-331.

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MATLAB ProficiencySimulink Test DevelopmentRequirements TraceabilityCI/CD Pipeline ImprovementControl Systems Understanding

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Hard Skills

Model-Based DesignRequirements-Based TestingMATLAB ScriptingSimulink Coverage AnalysisAutomated Testing FrameworksControl Law ModelingEmbedded CoderSimulink CheckPython for Test AutomationGNC Software Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Requirements ToolboxJamaGitLab CIGitHub ActionsSimulink ProjectsProject APIJiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

DO-178CDO-331Model AdvisorMISRA C ComplianceSoftware-in-the-Loop TestingFlight Control SoftwareUAVsEVTOL PlatformsAgile DevelopmentAI-Assisted Development Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Trace requirements from Jama to control system models, including control laws, state machines, and estimators, using Requirements Toolbox
Link requirements to tests for automated traceability and requirements-based test coverage reporting
Flag and resolve requirements gaps and ambiguities with requirement owners
Build an automated model-in-the-loop integration test framework for complete flight missions
Develop repeatable automated mission-level simulation tests
Document the testing workflow and train the team
Develop Simulink Test and MATLAB unit tests for control core models and functions
Automate model and code coverage reporting and enforce coverage in the CI/CD pipeline
Investigate and help close coverage gaps
Resolve Simulink Check findings against modeling guidelines
Improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines for model-based development, including regression baselines, code generation, and automated reports
Contribute to modeling guidelines and process documentation supporting DO-331 objectives
Collaborate with GNC engineers responsible for control laws, state machines, and estimators, and systems engineers responsible for requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of industry experience in model-based design, verification, or GNC software development, or a Master’s degree with relevant research
Hands-on experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
Experience writing requirements-based tests using Simulink Test or the MATLAB unit test framework
Experience collecting and analyzing model or code coverage, such as decision, condition, and MC/DC coverage with Simulink Coverage
Experience with requirements traceability using tools such as Requirements Toolbox, Jama, or DOORS
Working understanding of control systems and state machines, enough to read control law models and write meaningful tests for them
Proficiency in MATLAB scripting and Python for test automation
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
Strong written communication and documentation skills, and the ability to work independently on a remote team
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States
Preferred: Experience developing or verifying software under DO-178C and DO-331
Preferred: Experience with Simulink Check and Model Advisor, including writing custom Model Advisor checks
Preferred: Experience integrating Jama with Requirements Toolbox, for example through OSLC
Preferred: Experience with Embedded Coder code generation, software-in-the-loop testing, and MISRA C compliance or Polyspace
Preferred: Experience with Simulink Design Verifier for test generation or property proving
Preferred: Experience automating MATLAB toolchain workflows with Simulink Projects and the Project API
Preferred: Experience with flight control or GNC software for aircraft, UAVs, or eVTOL platforms
Preferred: Experience with agile development workflows and tools such as Jira and Confluence
Preferred: Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude
Preferred: Interest in aviation, RC aircraft, or drones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) plan