Model-Based Systems Engineer - Level III

Augustine Consulting Inc.

19d•$95,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon ACI’s successful award of the associated government contract. All prospective applicants will be contacted to discuss contract timelines, the process associated with hiring for this role, and award decisions progress. Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Model-Based Systems Engineer to serve as part of ACI’s Government Programs Team supporting CPE ISW for IEW&S HQs SETA. A Models-Based Systems Engineer at ACI is responsible for focusing on leveraging model-based systems engineering tools and practices to enable efficient planning, integration, and validation of tactical applications supporting situational awareness platforms. A successful Model-Based Systems Engineer at ACI will: Develop and maintain SysML/UML-based models to support system architecture, behavior, interface definitions, and requirements traceability for ATAK plugins and core functionality. Translate stakeholder requirements into functional models that inform software development and integration plans. Support system decomposition and definition of component-level interactions across ATAK plugins, core services, and TAK Server interfaces. Collaborate with software developers, integration engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure alignment between modeled architecture and software implementation. Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews as a representative of the systems engineering team. Support verification and validation activities by aligning test cases with modeled requirements and scenarios. Contribute to documentation deliverables, including interface control documents (ICDs), system design documents (SDDs), and modeling standards. Design and implement network solutions, including LAN/WAN/VPN architectures and secure topologies. Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, utilizing both hands-on diagnostics and automated tools. Apply network security best practices to protect systems and data from internal and external threats. Write scripts for automation and system management using Python and PowerShell. Collaborate on multidisciplinary R&D projects, integrating scientific and engineering approaches. Maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration guides, and SOPs. A Model-Based Systems Engineer who fits our team is: Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission. Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter. Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders. Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected. Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests. Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.

Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Top Secret w/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in related field and eight (8) years of experience, or
Master's degree in a related field and five years of experience
Solid understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
Hands-on experience with network operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
Proficiency with network design and configuration tools.
Proficiency with modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect.
Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, RDS, and associated cloud architecture.
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with TAK plugin development or TAK Server integration.
Knowledge of DoD software acquisition lifecycle and digital engineering policy (e.g., DoDI 5000.97).
INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification.
Familiarity with geospatial formats (GeoPackage, KML) and tactical messaging standards (Cursor-on-Target).
Experience supporting proposal writing or technical volume input for federal contracts is a plus.
Experience in research, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure projects.
Experience with military software and System of System testing.
Experience in planning and operating military tactical networking, including battle command platforms and transport layers.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain SysML/UML-based models to support system architecture, behavior, interface definitions, and requirements traceability for ATAK plugins and core functionality.
Translate stakeholder requirements into functional models that inform software development and integration plans.
Support system decomposition and definition of component-level interactions across ATAK plugins, core services, and TAK Server interfaces.
Collaborate with software developers, integration engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure alignment between modeled architecture and software implementation.
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews as a representative of the systems engineering team.
Support verification and validation activities by aligning test cases with modeled requirements and scenarios.
Contribute to documentation deliverables, including interface control documents (ICDs), system design documents (SDDs), and modeling standards.
Design and implement network solutions, including LAN/WAN/VPN architectures and secure topologies.
Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, utilizing both hands-on diagnostics and automated tools.
Apply network security best practices to protect systems and data from internal and external threats.
Write scripts for automation and system management using Python and PowerShell.
Collaborate on multidisciplinary R&D projects, integrating scientific and engineering approaches.
Maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration guides, and SOPs.