Model Based Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Everforth Apex in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer to translate real-world needs into MBSE specifications for government systems. You will develop architectures, lead engineering efforts, and ensure designs satisfy PDR/CDR/TRR milestones at NAVWAR, with an active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship required.

Responsibilities include creating interdisciplinary models, integrating MBSE tools, mentoring teammates, and defining a digital engineering ecosystem to support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience integrating MBSE tools, simulation environments, data repositories, and lifecycle management.
• 2+ years of systems engineering analysis for government systems.
• 2+ years applying MBSE to technical specifications and system architecture with digital tools.
• 2+ years translating system requirements into design.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 4+ years of MBSE experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models of products from concept through the product lifecycle.
• Develop architectures that integrate MBSE tools, simulations, data repositories, and lifecycle management.
• Lead engineering efforts and mentor team members with minimal direction.
• Translate requirements into design and align models to PDR, CDR, and TRR milestones.
• Define enterprise architecture for a digital engineering ecosystem and coordinate with clients.

Skills

MBSE tools

Systems engineering

Requirements translation

US citizenship

Education

STEM degree

MBSE experience 4+ years

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

SparxEA

DOORS

IBM Rhapsody

Job description

Job Description:

Job#: 3053497

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Model Based Systems Engineer

Location: San Diego, California (Onsite at NAVWAR)

Clearance: Must hold an active TS/SCI to be considered

Role Overview

This position seeks an individual to combine technical skills with strategic thinking to impact national security. The role involves translating real-world needs into technical specifications to deliver customer-focused engineering solutions. As a systems engineer, you will have the opportunity to shape the customer mission by leading engineering efforts, designing and developing systems, and evolving them with advanced technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models of products from concept through the product lifecycle.
• Apply advanced skills and technical expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Work without considerable direction while mentoring and supervising team members.
• Develop or define architectures that integrate MBSE tools, simulation environments, data repositories, and lifecycle management systems.
• Perform systems engineering analysis and develop systems engineering products for government systems.
• Utilize practical MBSE for the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture.
• Analyze and translate system requirements into design.
• Build models and views aligned to Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Test Readiness Review (TRR).
• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture for a digital engineering ecosystem.
• Communicate and establish collaborative relationships with clients and teammates to achieve program goals.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing or defining architectures that integrate MBSE tools, simulation environments, data repositories, and lifecycle management systems.
• 2+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for government systems.
• 2+ years of experience with practical MBSE for the development of technical specifications and system architecture, using digital engineering tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, SparxEA, DOORS, or IBM Rhapsody.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 4+ years of experience with MBSE.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Model-Based Verification and Validation.
• Experience with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
• Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
• Ability to work to meet deliverables using agile workflows.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification.
• INCOSE SE Certification.
  
  

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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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.

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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.