Systems Engineer – Modeling, Simulation & Digital Mission Engineering

Central Strategies, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Strategies, LLC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead MBSE and mission-level modeling for Coast Guard enterprise modernization. You will translate operations concepts into SysML/UAF artifacts, build Cameo models, and run simulations with AFSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, and Ansys STK to inform acquisition decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, enterprise architects, cybersecurity, and stakeholders to ensure alignment across mission systems and platforms through lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Physics, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of related experience, or 6–10 years with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated MBSE experience in Cameo EA/Modeler (SysML/UAF/UAFML).
• Hands-on modeling and simulation using AFSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, and Ansys STK.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and modeling & simulation support for Coast Guard digital transformation and mission analysis initiatives.
• Translate operational requirements into traceable SysML/UAF/UAFML artifacts for digital engineering and architecture decisions.
• Build and maintain enterprise and system architecture models in Cameo EA/Modeler with queries and trade studies.
• Develop and execute mission-level modeling and simulation analyses using AFSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, and Ansys STK to evaluate concepts, performance, and mission effectiveness.
• Apply digital mission engineering to connect architecture, analyses, and simulations into an integrated analytical environment for decision-making.
• Design simulation scenarios, MOEs/MOPs, run simulations, and produce defensible findings.

Skills

MBSE

Digital mission engineering

Modeling & simulation

SysML/UAF/UAFML

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

Cameo Systems Modeler

AFSIM

MATLAB/Simulink

Ansys STK

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architecture / Cameo Systems Modeler

AFSIM

MATLAB/Simulink

Ansys STK

Job description

The Systems Engineer will support the U.S. Coast Guard organization in executing enterprise digital transformation, digital engineering, and modeling and simulation (M&S) initiatives supporting Force Design 2028 objectives. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital mission engineering, and mission-level modeling and simulation across enterprise transformation activities, modernization efforts, and mission enablement initiatives. The role will apply architecture models, engineering-level simulations, and mission-level analyses to evaluate operational concepts, inform acquisition and modernization decisions, and quantify mission effectiveness across Coast Guard mission systems and platforms.

This individual will work closely with Coast Guard leadership, program managers, enterprise architects, operations analysts, developers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to define technical requirements, develop and execute simulation-based analyses, and ensure alignment between operational needs, mission outcomes, and enterprise engineering objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and modeling & simulation support for Coast Guard digital transformation, digital engineering, and mission analysis initiatives.
• Translate operational requirements and concepts of operations into traceable SysML, UAF, and UAFML model artifacts that support digital engineering, digital mission engineering, and architecture decision-making.
• Build and maintain enterprise and system architecture models in Cameo Enterprise Architecture / Cameo Systems Modeler, including diagrams, elements, and views, while executing model queries, validation checks, and trade studies to inform engineering decisions.
• Develop and execute mission-level modeling and simulation analyses using tools such as AFSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, and Ansys STK to evaluate operational concepts, system performance, and mission effectiveness.
• Apply digital mission engineering practices to connect architecture models, engineering analyses, and mission simulations into an integrated, authoritative analytical environment supporting decision-making across the lifecycle.
• Design simulation scenarios, define measures of effectiveness (MOEs) and measures of performance (MOPs), execute simulation runs and parametric/trade studies, and analyze results to produce defensible, decision-quality findings.
• Develop systems engineering artifacts including CONOPS, requirements documentation, interface definitions, analysis plans, simulation study reports, and technical assessments.
• Verify, validate, and document models and simulations (VV&A) to ensure credibility and fitness for their intended analytical use.
• Support automation pilot evaluations, feasibility assessments, and simulation-based experimentation and wargaming activities.
• Coordinate with cloud, cybersecurity, data, and application development teams to support scalable digital engineering and simulation environments.
• Participate in governance boards, technical reviews, stakeholder meetings, and program status briefings, presenting model- and simulation-derived findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support enterprise architecture alignment and integration activities across multiple Coast Guard mission systems and platforms.
• Support development of technical roadmaps, digital engineering ecosystem strategies, and implementation plans.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, technical issues, and integration impacts across initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, digital engineering and M&S standards development, and operational readiness planning.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Physics, or related discipline and 8–10 years of related experience, or 6–10 years with a Master’s degree. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated MBSE experience in Cameo Enterprise Architecture / Cameo Systems Modeler, including modeling in SysML, UAF, and UAFML.
• Hands-on modeling and simulation experience using tools such as AFSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, and Ansys STK, including scenario development, simulation execution, and analysis of results.
• Knowledge of digital mission engineering concepts and practices, including the use of connected models and simulations to evaluate mission-level outcomes and inform engineering and acquisition decisions.
• Experience supporting complex federal IT, systems engineering, or modernization programs.
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes and requirements management practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing digital mission engineering studies that integrate Ansys STK or AFSIM scenarios with MBSE architecture models to trace mission outcomes back to system requirements and design decisions.
• Experience with simulation interoperability and integration standards and frameworks (e.g., HLA, DIS) and with distributed or cloud-based simulation environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and analysis languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for simulation automation, batch/Monte Carlo execution, data reduction, and visualization of results.
• Experience with model verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) processes for DoD or DHS analytical models and simulations.
• Familiarity with operations research and mission analysis methods, including design of experiments, sensitivity analysis, and measures-of-effectiveness development.
• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, DHS, or DoD mission engineering, wargaming, or analytical modeling and simulation programs.
• Ansys STK Certification (e.g., STK Master/Grand Master) or formal AFSIM training.