MODEL BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEER 4
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the development and implementation of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for the SSNX program, a future class of fast-attack nuclear-powered submarines intended to replace the Virginia and Seawolf classes. The position leads systems engineering throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development and management, verification and validation, and systems architecting. It also leads the development and refinement of MBSE processes, frameworks, and best practices, and supports adoption of MBSE methodologies across programs. The engineer works with discipline engineering teams, program management, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align work with customer needs and improve efficiency and decision-making. The role includes mentoring early-career systems engineers and performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses. Work spans all levels and stages of a total system, from concept and design through fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The engineer converts customer or product requirements into systems solutions while considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints, and performs functional and timeline analyses, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Cameo, Cradle, and DOORS.
- Experience with program management and maintaining cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Experience with digital engineering practices, data integration, and model management processes.
- Systems engineering certifications such as INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP).
- Interest in solving challenging problems.
- Self-starter with strong communication and active listening skills.
- Persistence in achieving successful results.
- Active contribution to broader system-level perspectives and solutions.
- Methodical problem-solving approach.
- Strong interest in learning from others.
- Significant experience working in teams and collecting and organizing multiple contributions.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering for the SSNX program across the systems lifecycle, including requirements development and management, verification and validation, and systems architecting.
- Lead the development and refinement of MBSE processes, frameworks, and best practices for the SSNX program.
- Collaborate with discipline engineering teams, program management, and external stakeholders to align work with customer needs.
- Drive adoption and execution of MBSE methodologies across programs to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Work within cross-functional teams with engineers and designers across departments.
- Mentor early-career systems engineers.
- Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses.
- Convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- On-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Relocation assistance.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
