Subject Matter Expert-Part Time (SME-PART)

Joint Research and Development; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JRAD seeks candidates to support DEVCOM CBC with MBSE-driven modeling of DoD CBRND requirements. You will develop models, establish requirements traceability, and improve interoperability across tools and life‑cycle stages.

Role emphasizes collaboration with software engineers, government clients and a DevSecOps team, using SysML/UML and MBSE frameworks to deliver mission‑critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with MBSE and systems architecture.
• Familiarity with configuration management and requirements traceability.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools (MagicDraw/Cameo, DOORS, etc.).
• Knowledge of UML/SysML preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed system models integrating sub‑system models across domains.
• Create a centralized configuration management environment and ensure requirements traceability.
• Apply UML/SysML and MBSE methods to support DoD mission‑critical programs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build software solutions.
• Develop frameworks to connect system models, analysis tools and visualization environments.
• Perform trade studies, functional analysis, and interface definitions within Agile/DevSecOps contexts.
• Engage with customers, teammates and partners to gather feedback.

Skills

MBSE

Systems thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Rapid learning

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MagicDraw/Cameo

Rational Rose

DOORS

Rhapsody

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Simulink/ MATLAB

Job description

JRAD is seeking candidates for an immediate fill position supporting DEVCOM CBC. You are the ideal candidate if you have experience developing new models and model architectures to support unique DOD CBRND requirements. A successful candidate will have experience developing and reviewing models, tracing requirements and be able to provide written and oral feedback to Government Clients. We are looking to you to devise MBSE tools and improve interoperability between existing tools and models. We are seeking a confident systems engineer, creative thinker, motivated problem solver, that wants to strengthen the safety and security of our country.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Utilize MBSE tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo to develop detailed models that integrate sub-system models across multiple domains.
• Develop a centralized environment for Configuration Management and ensure Requirements traceability.
• Apply knowledge of model-based languages such as UML and SysML.
• Work on a cross‑functional team to develop cutting‑edge software solutions for DoD mission‑critical programs of record.
• Develop frameworks to connect system models, analytical tools and visualization environments across system life‑cycle.
• Perform system engineering activities: trade studies, functional analysis, requirement decomposition/allocation, interface definition and specifications.
• Work within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture.
• Collaborate across stakeholders including customers, teammates and partners.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work closely with software engineers to evolve the systems architecture.
• MBSE experience, applied engineering, solid overall engineering understanding, CM, solid/thorough understanding of version control. Use of MagicDraw, Cameo, Rational Rose, DOORS (Dynamic Object‑Oriented Requirements System), Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect or any of their extensions, or competing vendors' tools.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink preferred.
• Ability to learn new technologies rapidly and implement in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Security Clearance

• Secret

Benefits

JRAD is committed to the health and well‑being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full‑time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.