Model Based Systems Engineer

Tactical Engineering & Analysis; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. seeks a Model Based Systems Engineer to support TTWCS development at NSWC Dahlgren Division. You will help build and update system models, translate customer needs into digital representations, and ensure verification through data-driven methods.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, apply MBSE methodologies, and support mission-critical evaluations across current and future Tomahawk Weapon System programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of MBSE experience.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering with MBSE tools.
• Experience with SysML modeling.
• Familiarity with Navy weapon systems requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and implementation of complex system models.
• Translate requirements into actionable digital models.
• Create and manage system models representing requirements, architecture, behavior, and verification.

Skills

MBSE tools

SysML

Cameo

MagicDraw

Scripting

Navy weapons systems

Agile / Kanban

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

CORE

GENESYS

Job description

The Model Based Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting A-Department of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division on the Tomahawk Tactical Weapon Control System (TTWCS). They will play a supporting role in achieving the organization’s goals by working on an existing government‑contractor team (at least 5 people, likely more) who are building and updating system models for TTWCS. This position will directly impact development, design, and support for not only TTWCS but future Tomahawk Weapon System development systems of systems.

Core Functions / Job Duties

• Contributes to the design, development, and implementation of complex systems using advanced modeling techniques.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable digital models.
• Create and manage system models using MBSE tools to represent requirements, architecture, behavior, and verification processes.
• Analyze and decompose system requirements into functional and performance specifications within a model-based framework.
• Conduct model verification activities using real-world data to ensure system performance aligns with requirements.
• Work with senior members of engineering teams to address technical challenges.
• Support technical evaluations, development activities, and mission needs.
• Apply MBSE methodologies to the development processes to improve system reliability.
• Interpret system behavior and optimize designs based on data analysis.

Basic Skills

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience and possess a deep understanding of:

• Systems engineering principles with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, CORE, or GENESYS)
• SysML methodology for system modeling
• Risk management tools and processes for complex systems
• Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Working group or IPT experience
• Familiarity with white box and black box concepts, preferred
• Experience routing an Information Support Plan (ISP), preferred
• Scripting proficiency, preferred
• Experience working with Navy weapons system requirements, preferred
• Familiarity with Agile development methods such as Kanban, preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM degree required

Physical Requirements

• May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequent use of keyboard and typing
• Frequent sitting and standing

Work Schedule

STD 80

Must have ability to work within company and customer schedule requirements which may vary depending on criticality and necessity of a given task.

The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

Pay Range

$120,000.00 to $ $15,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship Is Required

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Security Clearance

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.