Model Based Systems Engineer 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

5d•$124,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the development and implementation of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) on the SSNX Program, a future class of fast-attack nuclear-powered submarines intended to replace the Virginia Class and Seawolf Class. The role leads systems engineering across the SSNX lifecycle, including requirements development and management, verification and validation, and systems architecting. It also develops and refines 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 engineering and design colleagues to align work with customer needs. The role includes mentoring early-career systems engineers and performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses. It translates customer or product requirements into total-system solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints, and conducts functional and timeline analyses, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to develop hardware and software specifications.

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.
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Ability to work on site; telework is not available.
Travel up to 10% of the time.

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 outlooks and solutions.
Methodical problem-solving approach.
Interest in learning from others.
Significant experience working in a team and collecting and organizing multiple contributions.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of systems engineering on the SSNX submarine program across the systems lifecycle, including requirements development and management, verification and validation, and systems architecting.
Develop and refine 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 improve efficiency and decision making.
Work on 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 across system lifecycle stages.
Convert customer or product requirements into total-system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.