MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MBSE)

Aero Simulation, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Aero Simulation, Inc. in Tampa, Florida, seeks a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Engineer to support complex engineering programs. The role emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and involves developing MBSE practices throughout the system lifecycle.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and significant experience in systems engineering or MBSE. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and employee development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of systems engineering or MBSE experience.
• Strong understanding of requirements management and traceability.
• Experience with digital engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system architecture models.
• Conduct trade studies and technical analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle processes

MBSE methodologies

SysML

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Company Overview

For over 40 years, Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the US Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include, but are not limited to, the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force), E-2D Training Systems (Navy), CH-53E Training Devices (USMC), IMOMS (Coast Guard), Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling Trainer – NSST (Navy). To learn more about ASI visit Programs- Aero Simulation, Inc.

Company Culture and Benefits

ASI is a 100% employee‑owned engineering and manufacturing company committed to supporting the nation’s warfighters. Being 100% employee‑owned directly impacts our culture – it drives our decision‑making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other, collaborate, share experience and expertise, and learn along the way. We strive to deliver exceptional quality, elevate client relationships, and enrich the careers and lives of our employee‑owners.

In addition to the Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), we offer a flexible work environment, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, industry‑competitive compensation, and superior benefits including medical, dental, 401(k) and more!

Position Summary

ASI is seeking a Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Engineer to support a large‑scale, complex engineering program. This position may be filled at multiple levels based on the candidate’s experience, technical background, and demonstrated MBSE capabilities. The selected candidate will support the development and implementation of MBSE practices across the system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, interface definition, verification planning, and digital engineering integration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage system architecture models using SysML and MBSE methodologies including structural, behavioral, interface, and requirements traceability views.
• Create and maintain system views that support requirements traceability, architecture definition, interface management, and verification planning.
• Support requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, traceability and verification activities throughout the system lifecycle and across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, test, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure system‑level integration and consistency.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, technical reviews, and engineering assessments.
• Support digital engineering initiatives, including integration with requirements management, configuration management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
• Conduct trade studies, architecture evaluations, risk assessments, and technical analyses to support engineering decisions.
• Develop and implement MBSE modeling standards, practices, and governance processes appropriate to program needs and experience level.
• Communicate technical concepts, model results, and engineering recommendations to stakeholders and program leadership.
• Establish MBSE modeling standards, workflows, and governance processes as applicable to experience level.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no supervisory responsibilities. However, it is expected to mentor junior engineers and support the growth of MBSE capabilities across the organization, as applicable.

Experience Requirements

MBSE I

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of systems engineering or MBSE experience.

MBSE II

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of systems engineering or MBSE experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform systems engineering activities with limited supervision.

MBSE III

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of systems engineering or MBSE experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience supporting complex engineering programs.
• Ability to lead architecture development, technical reviews, and cross‑functional engineering efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience developing system models using Cameo Systems Modeler or similar SysML‑based MBSE tools.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes, requirements management, traceability, and verification and validation methodologies.
• Experience supporting engineering activities within a multidisciplinary development environment.
• Experience working in cross‑functional engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or supporting MBSE on defense, aerospace, simulation, training, or other complex engineering programs.
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering frameworks, strategies, digital thread, and digital thread concepts.
• Experience and/or familiarity of integrating MBSE tools with requirements management and PLM environments such as DOORS Next, Polarion, Tor PLM integration environments.
• Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), UAF, or related architecture frameworks.
• INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification.
• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Additional Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately.
• Ability to work in a project‑oriented, fast‑paced environment to meet deadlines.
• The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, or independently, as necessary, and be a self‑starter who will attack designs and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Proficiency in common business software (Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Visio, Teams/SharePoint).
• Ability to work with project teams to successfully deliver new or modified functionalities.
• Keen attention to detail to deliver solutions that meet business requirements and are operationally supportable.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred.

Employment Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required: All employees in this role must be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.

Background Check: Must successfully pass an initial background screening.

Security Clearance: Must obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, as required by the position.

Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules, critical deadlines, or program milestones.

Travel Requirements: Must be able and willing to travel domestically and, on occasion, internationally to customer sites, partner locations, or project meetings in support of contract objectives.

Drug‑Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug‑Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.

Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks, security clearance requirements, and drug‑screening results.

Physical Requirements

Candidate must be able to work in small‑confined spaces (simulator cockpits). Typically, employees sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of standing, walking, bending, carrying papers and books, and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives. Additional skills may be required to perform additional tasks specific to work location, department, or line of business.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office environment consisting of offices and cubicles with low to moderate noise and bright or dim lighting. The work is fast‑paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as external customers.

Candidate Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify Aero Simulation, Inc. by e‑mail at [e-mail] or by calling directly at 813-867-4447.

ADA Policy

It is the policy of ASI to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its amendments. ASI will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. ASI also will make reasonable accommodations wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with handicaps, disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made are not an undue hardship for ASI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ASI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic/civil partnership or marital status, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive for everyone to be valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

E-Verify

ASI is proud to be an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an internet‑based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

ASI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of another employee or applicant to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.