Model Based System Engineer (MBSE) 7-10 years experience

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in the aerospace and defense sector is seeking a Model Based System Engineer with extensive experience in MBSE and vehicle systems. This pivotal role involves leading engineering projects, providing technical direction, and ensuring compliance with system engineering processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging their skills to enhance program performance and contribute to the development of next-generation military vehicles. Join a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement and excellence in engineering, where your contributions will directly impact the safety and effectiveness of our armed forces.

Benefits

Healthcare including medical, dental, vision

401k Match (6%)

Educational Assistance

9-80 Work Schedule

On-going learning opportunities

Onsite Cafeteria

Fitness Center

Outdoor fitness track

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience with MBSE expertise.
• Strong background in Vehicle System Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead MBSE development activities and manage engineering projects.
• Guide program teams in the use of MBSE structures and requirements.

Skills

Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

SysML

Microsoft Office Suite

Vehicle System Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

Teamcenter

Job description

Model Based System Engineer (MBSE) 7-10 years experience

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Date Posted: Feb 25, 2025
Category: Engineering
Requisition ID: 13518
Career Level: Mid-Career
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Clearance Type: Ability to obtain security clearance

This role will be responsible for the leadership and oversite of a programs Model Based System Engineer (MBSE) development activities and management.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Hybrid or onsite -

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100%

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

This role will have activities with will include but not limited to:

• Provides technical direction to MBSE Systems and Software Engineers for the execution of engineering projects within a SysML model using Cameo Enterprise Architecture tool.
• Coordinate with program office personnel in the development of proposals, scopes of work, program plans, statements of work, work breakdown structures with respect to the role of MBSE on the program to help define the program.
• Define “how” Engineering will execute all aspects of the System Engineering using MBSE to include development and review of requirements, requirements flow down, system architecture, opportunity and risk management, trade studies, technical performance measures, testing, interface control, cost control, weight management, technical program review preparation, system integration, verification, and validation.
• Prepare appropriate plans to capture these activities which includes ownership and responsibility of MBSE staged elements
• Support the SEM, SEIT Lead, and Chief Engineer in their role to Define and Review the Technical Product solution that resides in the MBSE
• Support and facilitate building a GDLS MBSE capability to be used across programs.Structuring and Staging the MBSE model to allow reuse of model elements on future programs, IRADs, or DE initiatives.
• Define, Develop and Manage the MBSE elements of a program into a defined SysML configuration .

Areas include staging Requirements, Behavior, Structure, Interfaces and Parametric elements in an MBSE tool for a program.

• Guide the program team using the MBSE model in the development of requirement decomposition for Functional and Non-functional requirements from the System Specification to the allocated baseline of HWCI and SW CSCI requirements.
• Guide the program in the use of MBSE structures for functional decomposition from System Functions to component functions.Establish the structure and staging in the model for building and linking SysML artifacts in the generation of Activity Diagrams, State Machines, Sequence Diagrams, Block Definition Diagrams (BDDs), Internal Block Diagrams (IBDs) and their associated derived requirements.
• Guide the program team in the development of MBSE interfaces and the generation of proper Data Architecture Model Libraries (DAML) and Domain Specific Data Models (DSDM) according to the Ground Combat System (GCS) Common Infrastructure Architecture (GCIA) models and documentation.
• Build and maintain MBSE-based metrics for the programs TPMs, Trades, Risks, and Design Decision Memorandums (DDMs).
• Provide program metrics on the maturation of the program MBSE environment in compliance to the contract, program’s requirements and GCIA implementation.
• Define and Stage the MBSE for consumption of program CDRLs into the SysML model as required by the contract with the goal of digitizing the engineering environment.
• Support the Digital Engineering (DE) initiative of digitally connecting tools such as Teamcenter, Cameo, MADe, Capital Harness, SLICWave, etc. for the purpose of providing a seamless integrated environment that supports a single Source of Truth initiative for all engineering products.
• Develop Style Guides for each area of the MBSE.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline. Similar technical degrees may be considered if experience aligns with this job function.
• MBSE experience required
• Minimum of 7 years of related engineering experience.
• Strong Vehicle System engineering experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.(Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

No sponsorship offered.

The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.

Able to work overtime when required.

Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.

Limited travel may be required.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer .

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com.General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems’ equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform.General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans..If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [emailprotected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.