Model Based Systems Engineer

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer to support the TTWCS program at Dahlgren. You will work on a government-contractor team to build and update system models, influencing development, design, and future Tomahawk system initiatives.

The role emphasizes MBSE design, requirements translation, model verification, and collaboration with senior engineers on challenging, mission‑critical systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of system engineering with MBSE experience.
• Proficient in SysML and MBSE tools.
• Experience in working groups or IPTs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex systems using MBSE techniques.
• Translate requirements into digital models.
• Create and manage system models for architecture, behavior, and verification.
• Analyze requirements and derive functional specifications.
• Perform model verification with real data.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on technical challenges.
• Support evaluations, development, and mission needs.
• Apply MBSE to improve reliability and performance.
• Interpret system behavior to optimize designs.

Skills

MBSE principles

SysML modeling

IPTs collaboration

Risk management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM degree

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

CORE

GENESYS

Job description

Overview

The Model Based Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the 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 gov‑contractor team (at least five 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 also future Tomahawk Weapon System and system‑of‑systems development.

Core Functions / Job Duties

• Contribute 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 deep understanding of system 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 Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in working groups or IPTs.
• Familiarity with white‑box and black‑box concepts (preferred).

Preferred Experience

• Routing An Information Support Plan (ISP).
• Scripting proficiency.
• Experience working with Navy weapons system requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile development methods such as Kanban.

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM degree required.

Physical Requirements

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

Work Schedule

STD 80. Must have the ability to work within company and customer schedule requirements which may vary depending on criticality and necessity of a given task. 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

U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance

Candidates must have an active clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and will be subject to a U.S. security background investigation (e.g., 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.

EEO Statement

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