Senior Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Tactical Engineering & Analysis; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. (TEA) is seeking a Senior Model Based Systems Engineer to advance the Navy's autonomy, AI, robotics, and unmanned systems programs.

You will lead MBSE efforts, create DoDAF/MODAF-anchored models, and guide cross-functional teams through verification, validation, and integration activities with DoD architectures. A security mindset and US citizenship support are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM related field.
• INCOSE CSEP (Certified) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of complex systems using MBSE.
• Create and manage system models using SysML to represent requirements, architecture, behavior, and verification.
• Lead planning, system integration, verification and validation activities with cost and risk assessments.
• Analyze and decompose complex requirements into functional specs within a model-based framework.
• Develop architectural views using DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM) and ensure compatible interfaces.
• Collaborate with customers and SMEs to drive issues to closure and align with goals.
• Promote MBSE to streamline development, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
• Provide guidance and training to junior engineers on MBSE practices and tools.

Skills

MBSE

SysML modeling

DoDAF/MODAF

Digital twin

C2 systems

Risk management

Simulation tools

Executable architectures

Education

Bachelors in STEM

INCOSE CSEP preferred

Tools

MBSE tools

UPDM

Job description

The Senior Model Based Systems Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, development, and implementation of complex systems. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by support the NSWCDD Intelligent Automation Division (H60) for the US Navy, DoW, and Interagency partners with warfare technologies that represent the intersection of autonomy, artificial intelligence, robotics, and unmanned systems. This position will directly impact expansion of the US Navy into the field of Artificial Intelligence and through Large Language Model problem (LLM) solving and machine learning integration.

CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES

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.

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