Space Systems Engineer: MBSE & Risk Specialist

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks an experienced Specialty Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL, focusing on risk analysis and MBSE using Cameo Systems Modeler. You will engage SMEs, drive cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and translate risk/reliability data into actionable system models and requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, leading risk review boards, enforcing risk policies, and integrating specialty findings into program baselines and design trades.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or Masters with 2+ years of relevant experience
• US Citizen with active Secret Clearance
• Experience modeling in Cameo Systems Modeler using SysML and Teamwork Cloud
• Experience in risk management and one or more specialty disciplines: reliability, availability/ maintainability, radiation, or cybersecurity
• Ability to derive requirements for complex electrical, mechanical, optical, and software systems
• Strong communication, change management, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead risk review boards and enforce risk management policies.
• Collaborate with program management, design engineering, and logistics to integrate risk findings into baselines and design trades.
• Develop and maintain MBSE artifacts in Cameo and map interfaces across disciplines.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

BS in STEM

Masters degree

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

Teamwork Cloud

Job description

Leidos Defense Sector seeks an experienced Specialty Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL, focusing on risk analysis and MBSE using Cameo Systems Modeler. You will engage SMEs, drive cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and translate risk/reliability data into actionable system models and requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, leading risk review boards, enforcing risk policies, and integrating specialty findings into program baselines and design trades.