(LV 3) C-17 Model Based Systems Engineer

Apex Systems; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer to support sustainment and upgrades for complex systems. You will document requirements, build block diagrams, and produce validation artifacts in a Cameo/MSOSA environment.

You will collaborate with design and project engineers to ensure alignment with architecture plans and milestones, contributing to continuous improvement of modeling tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering/technical experience for senior roles.
• Experience with MBSE processes and system modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Document and decompose complex system requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Create block definition diagrams and internal diagrams in MSOSA/Cameo.
• Develop validation and verification artifacts from system models.

Skills

MBSE modeling

Requirements decomposition

System architecture

Analytical problem solving

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Magic Draw

Cameo

MSOSA

Job description

Job#: 3057697

Job Description

Model Based Systems Engineer

Location: Long Beach, California (On-site)

Role Overview

An experienced Model Based Systems Engineer is required to support critical sustainment, obsolescence, and capabilities enhancement programs. The selected professional will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of design and project engineers to document and decompose complex system requirements. This position involves developing block definition and internal block diagrams to accurately describe the function and logic of systems within a Magic Systems of Systems Architecture (MSOSA) and Cameo environment. The engineer will utilize system models to support milestones and ensure alignment with established system architecture management plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Document and decompose complex system requirements alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Create block definition and internal block diagrams within Magic Systems of Systems Architecture (MSOSA) and Cameo system models.
• Develop validation and verification artifacts within the system model utilizing starter kits or direct integration with authoritative sources of truth.
• Utilize system models to support engineering milestone reviews including SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PRR in accordance with industry standards.
• Manage multiple system models concurrently across various modification projects.
• Ensure all system models comply with approved style guides and the systems architecture management plan.
• Provide technical input to continuously improve model-based systems engineering training, processes, and software tools.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering is required.

Experience: Candidates must demonstrate applicable engineering experience, with specific duration requirements corresponding to skill level. This includes foundational experience for intermediate roles and up to 5 or more years of experience in an engineering or technical field for senior-level assignments.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Systems Engineering processes such as requirements decomposition, vertical and horizontal tracing, and engineering milestone reviews is required. Applicants must possess hands‑on experience creating model-based systems engineering models using Magic Draw, Cameo, Magic Systems of Systems Architecture, or similar software, along with a strong background in analytical problem solving and technical presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Completed coursework or training in Model Based Systems Engineering methodologies such as Sys-ML or OOSEM.
• Advanced experience utilizing Magic Draw, Cameo, or equivalent systems modeling software.
• Demonstrated capability in troubleshooting complex technical issues and presenting systems data to technical leadership.
• Prior engineering experience within major aerospace sustainment programs.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.