Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Engineer

Vantor•El Segundo, CA

1d•$99,000 - $145,200•Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Systems Engineer with a strong Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) background to support the U.S. Space Force in defining, managing, and sustaining an integrated system-of-systems space enterprise. The engineer will use MBSE tools, including Cameo, to develop and manage system requirements, establish traceability, link model elements, and generate reports that support program decisions. The role also develops and maintains a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan aligned with program objectives and long-term support strategies, and organizes and maintains technical documentation in Confluence and Git-based repositories. The engineer supports architecture, engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities, and identifies areas that require early mitigation. The role includes researching emerging requirements, technologies, and threats and applying engineering methodologies and tools to develop mission-focused solutions. The position supports a U.S. Space Force customer and is primarily on-site in El Segundo (LAAFB), four to five days per week. U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Government security clearance are required; the posting specifies Top Secret clearance and lists clearance as Top Secret/SCI Eligible.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active U.S. Government security clearance; Top Secret clearance is listed in the qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
At least 2 years of experience developing or defining architectures integrating MBSE tools, simulation environments, data repositories, and lifecycle management systems.
At least 2 years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government systems.
At least 2 years of practical MBSE experience developing technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, using digital engineering tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw, SparxEA, DOORS, or IBM Rhapsody.
Ability to define and maintain the enterprise architecture for a digital engineering ecosystem.
Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Master's degree in engineering.
Experience with Model-Based Verification and Validation.
Experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design.
Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions.
OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification.
INCOSE SE Certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage system requirements using MBSE tools, including Cameo.
Establish traceability, link model elements, and generate reports to support program decisions.
Develop and maintain a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan aligned with program objectives and long-term support strategies.
Organize and maintain technical documentation in Confluence and Git-based repositories.
Support architecture, engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
Identify areas requiring early mitigation.
Research emerging requirements, technologies, and threats, and apply engineering methodologies and tools to create mission-focused solutions.
Define and maintain the enterprise architecture for a digital engineering ecosystem.
Communicate and build collaborative relationships with government clients, FFRDCs, and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals.