Engineer Systems 3-1708

Belcan Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan seeks a Systems Engineer 3-5 in San Diego, CA to drive MBSE using Cameo and DOORS, translating customer requirements into detailed specifications across the full product lifecycle. You will collaborate with design, logistics, and IPT teams to meet schedule, cost, and performance goals while aligning with system needs.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance and strong communication/writing skills, with experience in MBSE, SysML, and engineering reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems, software, or related STEM field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year with a STEM PhD.
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
• Proven experience in the systems engineering process.
• Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into specifications using DOORS.
• Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies.
• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to mature architecture content of large programs.
• Develop and incorporate appropriate requirements for the system in the model.
• Participate in Engineering Review Boards and program reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems, software, or related STEM

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Description: Job Title: Engineer Systems 3

Location: San Diego, CA

Zip code: 92123

Shift: 9x80 A

Duration: 11 months

Pay Rate: Up to $121.02/hr.

Start Date: Immediately

Keyword's: #SanDiegojobs; #EngineerSystems3

*Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance*

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is looking for you to join their team as a Systems Engineer 3-5 based out of San Diego, CA. As a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr Principal Systems Engineer with our customer, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of their Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-Based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices they continue to evolve how they deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Their success is grounded in their ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

The Systems Engineer 3-5 role will apply Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and DOORS to support development of a system architecture, conduct functional and trade‑study analyses, and translate customer requirements into detailed specifications across the full product lifecycle-from concept through disposal. The successful candidate will collaborate with design, logistics, specialty engineering, and program IPT teams to ensure that communications solutions meet schedule, cost, and performance goals while maintaining alignment with overall system needs. The Systems Engineer will act as a cross‑IPT technical integrator working closely with peers and managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers, and IPT leads, with essential functions including:

• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into specifications using DOORS.
• Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture. (behavioral, structural, analytical)
• Ensure system requirements, architecture, and designs integrate with technical needs of the program.
• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts.
• Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design.
• Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model.
• Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes. (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)
• Participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and other program reviews and boards, as required.
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards.
• Apply extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Provide cross‑IPT support for Capture efforts, contract documents (e.g. SSOW/SDRL/CDRL), and trade studies as required.

This position may be filled at the Engineer Systems Level 3 to 5

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3:

• Bachelor's degree in systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years' experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year experience with a STEM PhD.
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
• Proven experience in the systems engineering process.
• Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation.
• Must be a US Citizen.

CLEARANCE:

• A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
• Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP.

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3:

• Experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence.
• Proficiency in DOORS including DXL scripting.
• "3+ years" experience writing requirements and/or verification plans.
• Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments.
• Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 4:

• Bachelor's degree in systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 8 years of experience; or 6 years' experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 4 years' experience with a STEM PhD.
• Proven experience in the systems engineering process.
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• CLEARANCE: A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
• Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 5:

• 12 Years with bachelor's in science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.
• Proven experience in the systems engineering process.
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• CLEARANCE: A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
• Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience in the systems engineering process across the entire product lifecycle.
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience working on military / spacecraft systems.
• Experience with complex system development on large programs.
• Experience with MBSE, software design, or demonstrated ability to work with software-aided design tools.
• Experience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages.
• INCOSE Participation or CSEP certification.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws'.

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