Senior Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. seeks a senior systems engineer to lead development of complex DoD systems using MBSE and SysML. You will model requirements, architecture, behavior, and verification within a strict DoD framework, ensuring interface compatibility and risk-aware decision making.

Colleagues and SMEs collaborate to resolve technical issues, drive project goals, and promote MBSE practices to lower costs and boost reliability. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (engineering, science, or related).
• Experience with MBSE methodologies and SysML-based modeling.
• Knowledge of DoDAF/MODAF frameworks for system representations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of complex systems using advanced modeling techniques.
• Create and manage system models with SysML to represent requirements, architecture, behavior, and verification.
• Guide planning, integration, verification, and risk assessment activities.
• Analyze requirements and decompose into functional/performance specs in a model-based framework.
• Develop DoDAF/MODAF architectural views and ensure interface compatibility.
• Collaborate with customers and SMEs to drive issues to closure and align with project goals.
• Promote MBSE to streamline development, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
• Provide guidance and training on MBSE practices and tools.

Skills

MBSE mastery

SysML modeling

DoDAF/MODAF

Digital twin

C2 systems

risk management

simulation frameworks

executable architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Core Functions / Job Duties

Has strong Independence to act on:

• Lead the development and implementation of complex systems using advanced modeling techniques.
• Create and manage sophisticated system models using SysML and MBSE tools to represent requirements, architecture, behavior, and verification processes.
• Lead technical planning, system integration, verification and validation activities, and evaluate alternatives including cost and risk assessments.
• Analyze and decompose complex system requirements into functional and performance specifications within a model-based framework.
• Develop architectural views using frameworks such as DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM) and ensure compatibility of all functional interfaces.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including customers and subject matter experts, to drive technical issues to closure and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Apply and promote MBSE methodologies to streamline development processes, reduce costs, and improve system reliability.
• Provide guidance and training to junior engineers on MBSE practices and tools.

Skills & Abilities

Applies expert level knowledge in:

• Systems engineering principles with MBSE tools
• SysML methodology for system modeling
• Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)/MODAF and their application in systems modeling
• Digital twin technology for system optimization
• Military tactical products and Command & Control systems
• Risk management tools and processes for complex systems
• Simulation and test frameworks using model-based tools.
• Developing executable architectures and system simulations

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in STEM related field

INCOSE CSEP (Certified) Certification Preferred

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab

Physical Requirements

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

WORK SCHEDULE

5/40

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

PAY RANGE

$145,000.00 to $175,000.00 annually, DOE

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.

Salary: $145000 - $175000 per year

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