Senior Systems Engineer

ATA Engineering, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in San Diego, California. The role involves applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods throughout the system lifecycle, managing requirements, and performing system-level assessments. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. degree in Systems Engineering, strong technical skills, and at least 5 years of experience in relevant fields. The position offers a competitive salary range from $125,000 to $180,000 annually and requires US citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building MBSE architecture models for DoD programs.
• 5+ years of experience in requirements management, tracking, and verification for DoD programs.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply MBSE methods during system lifecycle from conceptual design to validation.
• Manage system and subsystem requirements by gathering customer feedback.
• Perform system-level assessments and simulations to evaluate performance.

Skills

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Requirements management

Problem-solving skills

Technical communication

Education

B.S. degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

MagicDraw

Git/GitLab

Job description

ATA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods to define, architect, analyze, verify, and validate complex systems across the full system lifecycle.

LOCATIONS:

This position is available at all of our locations, with a strong preference for Huntsville, Alabama, or San Diego, California. If you have a preferred location, please specify when you apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply MBSE methods to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities from conceptual design through later lifecycle phases.
• Define and manage system and subsystem requirements by gathering feedback from customers, ensuring traceability and developing validation methods.
• Use specialized tools such as Cameo System Modeler / MagicDraw to perform system architecting, including generation of Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) views to define system boundaries, decompose systems into elements, allocate functions, define structural patterns and interfaces, and balance cost, performance, and safety considerations.
• Use specialized tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw and Jama to manage requirements for modeling, designing, analyzing, verifying, and validating activities.
• Perform system-level performance assessments, including development of system-level models, integration of multiple analysis tools, execution of simulations, postprocessing of results, and evaluation of system performance relative to requirements.
• Support conceptual design activities and trade studies, including identifying key design parameters and performing sensitivity studies to develop design objectives and constraints.
• Apply design of experiments (DOE) methods to plan, conduct, analyze, and interpret controlled tests that evaluate how system outputs change in response to variations in one or more input parameters.
• Support systems integration by identifying and managing interface requirements, validating component interoperability, and optimizing system functionality.
• Support risk management activities by identifying, tracking, and assessing technical risks.

Requirements:

• B.S. degree or credentials from specialized courses in Systems Engineering from an accredited college/university with an excellent academic record is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years (10 years if no formal academic training in Systems Engineering) of relevant experience building MBSE architecture models for DoD programs is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years (10 years if no formal academic training in Systems Engineering) of relevant experience in requirements management, tracking, and verification for DoD programs.
• Experience with defining and maintaining a technical baseline.
• Experience with version control software such as Git/GitLab or Bitbucket and best practices with these tools and methods.
• Not essential but a plus: experience performing assessments and evaluations of systems, including reliability, scalability, maintainability, usability, security, testability, availability, interoperability, flexibility/adaptability, efficiency, and resiliency.
• Not essential but a plus: experience supporting sustainment and lifecycle management considerations, including system operation, maintenance, upgrades, and end-of-life planning.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient or higher level experience with Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Salary Range:

• Experienced Professionals and Managers: $125,000–$180,000 per year

HOW TO APPLY

We appreciate your interest in ATA Engineering and request that you submit the following materials if you are qualified and wish to join our team of employee-owners at ATA Engineering:

• A copy of your up-to-date college transcripts. You may email them, or request that an official transcript be sent directly to the address below. If your transcript contains identifying information such as Social Security Number and/or date of birth, please delete this information prior to submitting your transcripts.
• A statement confirming that you meet the definition of a US Citizen as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.

Please note: we prefer electronic copies of all documents, but you may also mail them to the address below if necessary. Many of our contracts require access to government, defense, and classified information. We cannot consider your application unless you are a US Citizen. Unless you specifically state otherwise in your cover letter or email, you will be considered for all current openings at all ATA locations. Once we have reviewed your qualifications, you will be contacted by email regarding the status of your application.

ATA Engineering, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact anATA Engineering, Inc.,Human Resources Representative [e-mail] .