Application Engineer – Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

PADT, Inc.; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PADT, Inc. in Tempe, AZ, seeks an Applications Engineer to serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting MBSE, digital engineering, and model-based development solutions.

You will combine systems engineering with customer-facing training, solution development, and technical support. You will work with customers to understand challenges, develop proof-of-concept implementations, and guide best practices using SysML v2.0, SAM, ModelCenter, medini Analyze, and SCADE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, simulation, aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or industrial engineering environments.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.
• Experience developing or reviewing system architecture models using SysML.
• Familiarity with SysML v2.0 concepts and INCOSE 2.0 practices.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers implementing MBSE and digital engineering methodologies.
• Support customer evaluations, proof-of-concept projects, pilot programs, and production deployments.
• Conduct technical demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions for engineering teams and leadership.
• Assist customers in transitioning from document-based engineering approaches to model-based workflows.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance on tool usage, integrations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with sales, product management, and development teams to address customer requirements and opportunities.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

SysML v2.0

Ansys System Architecture Modeler (SAM)

ModelCenter

medini Analyze

SCADE Suite

SCADE Test

SCADE Architect

Job description

Description

The Application Engineer will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting customers in the adoption and application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, and model-based development solutions. This role combines systems engineering expertise with customer-facing training, solution development, technical support responsibilities, and potential consulting.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers to understand engineering challenges, demonstrate solution capabilities, develop proof-of-concept implementations, and provide guidance on best practices using tools such as SysML v2.0, Ansys System Architecture Modeler (SAM), ModelCenter, medini Analyze, and SCADE.

This position requires strong communication skills, systems engineering knowledge, and the ability to bridge technical solutions with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers implementing MBSE and digital engineering methodologies.
• Support customer evaluations, proof-of-concept projects, pilot programs, and production deployments.
• Conduct technical demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions for engineering teams and leadership.
• Assist customers in transitioning from document-based engineering approaches to model-based workflows.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance on tool usage, integrations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with sales, product management, and development teams to address customer requirements and opportunities.

MBSE & Digital Engineering Solutions

• Develop and maintain system architecture models using SysML v2.0 and industry-standard MBSE practices.
• Support customer implementation of Ansys System Architecture Modeler (SAM) for architecture development, requirements analysis, and traceability.
• Assist customers in establishing digital thread and digital engineering environments.
• Guide customers in model governance, architecture frameworks, and MBSE process development.
• Provide recommendations for requirements decomposition, interface modeling, verification traceability, and architecture management.

Models, Integration, and Analysis

• Support the use of ModelCenter for multidisciplinary model integration, analytical workflow automation, and trade study execution.
• Demonstrate model integration across systems, software, simulation, and analysis domains.
• Develop example workflows that connect architecture models, simulation tools, and engineering analyses.
• Assist customers in implementing model-based verification and validation processes.

Safety-Critical Systems Support

• Support customers utilizing medini Analyze for functional safety, cybersecurity, and safety assessment activities.
• Assist engineering teams using SCADE Suite and SCADE Test for model-based software development and verification.
• Provide guidance on compliance-related workflows aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, simulation, aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or industrial engineering environments.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.
• Experience developing or reviewing system architecture models using SysML.
• Familiarity with SysML v2.0 concepts and INCOSE 2.0 practices.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Ansys System Architecture Modeler (SAM).
• Experience implementing SysML v2.0 methodologies.
• Experience using ModelCenter for model integration and process automation.
• Experience using medini Analyze for functional safety or cybersecurity assessments.
• Experience using SCADE Suite, SCADE Test, and/or SCADE Architect.
• Experience supporting software, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, or embedded systems customers.
• Experience delivering technical training, consulting, or solution implementation services.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as:
  • IBM DOORS NG
  • Jama
  • Polarion
  • Codebeamer
• Experience with cloud-based engineering environments and digital transformation initiatives.
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification preferred.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

PADT, Inc. complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. PADT, Inc. does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.