Model Based Systems Engineer

VetJobs•Dahlgren, VA

3d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kitty Hawk Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to support Department of Defense engineering services and Navy modeling efforts in the Dahlgren, Virginia area. The role involves developing mission architectures and system representations with government customers, maintaining model traceability and configuration management, and aligning model development with project requirements and Navy initiatives. The position requires at least five years of MBSE experience using SysML and Cameo System Modeler, a relevant bachelor's degree, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI. The employee will work independently with minimal supervision as part of a team, prepare technical materials, and may need to travel. The role is full-time, pays $130,000–$150,000 per year, and is performed in person. Flexible work arrangements may be available based on customer support requirements.

Requirements

At least five years of model-based systems engineering experience using SysML and Cameo System Modeler.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical discipline.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI.
Experience with industry-standard architecture and modeling languages, including SysML, and frameworks, including DoDAF and UAF.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to frequently changing requirements, and thrive in an exciting environment.
Commitment to working on-site at the Kitty Hawk office or a government customer facility; flexible arrangements may be available as dictated by customer support requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Teamwork Cloud.
Experience with US Navy, Joint, and/or DoD engineering efforts.
Experience integrating technologies into operational-level architectures.
Experience working alongside operational forces.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Strong written and oral communication skills, willingness and ability to multitask, and ability to address client questions and issues professionally.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to support Navy modeling efforts.
Develop mission architectures with government customers to represent System of Systems and system interactions.
Develop system representations using authoritative sources of truth and define model traceability to source data.
Collaborate with other Navy MBSE projects to support alignment through common ontology or project usages.
Maintain model configuration management using Teamwork Cloud or another project-defined configuration management process.
Follow existing project SysML, UAF, and project-specific style guidance.
Participate in recurring Technical Exchange Meetings to align model development with project milestones and requirements.
Participate in the MBSE Community of Practice to support alignment with Navy initiatives.
Prepare technical presentations, briefings, and papers on model development status.
Work independently with minimal supervision or oversight in a team environment.