Model Based Systems Engineer

SAIC•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join its Technical Engineering and Design Department in support of a United States Air Force customer. The position is on-site in San Diego, California. The engineer applies systems engineering principles and best practices across the full technical program lifecycle, from concept through disposal, and develops, manages, and maintains system architecture models using MBSE tools and methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 14 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree and 12 or more years of experience, or a PhD or JD and 9 or more years of experience.
Degree in a relevant technical field such as Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science.
U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI CI Poly.
Demonstrated expertise in MBSE and proficiency with tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis through system deployment and support.
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA.
Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF.
Proven track record conducting trade studies, risk analysis, and interface control.
Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.

Nice To Haves

INCOSE certification, such as CSEP or ASEP, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Apply systems engineering principles and best practices across a technical program lifecycle, from concept to disposal.
Develop, manage, and maintain system architecture models using MBSE tools and methodologies such as SysML, UPDM, and DoDAF.
Lead the definition, decomposition, and management of system requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with program objectives and stakeholder needs.
Conduct trade studies, analyses of alternatives, and risk assessments to inform technical decisions and mitigate program risks.
Define and manage system interfaces to ensure interoperability and integration between system components.
Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers and other cross-functional teams to support cohesive, integrated system design.
Support system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure the system meets requirements and is fit for purpose.
Prepare and present technical documentation, system models, and briefings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Work with program management to ensure technical solutions are developed on schedule and within budget.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous enhancement of the systems engineering discipline within the program.