Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer

STR
•$206,000 - $284,000•Remote

About The Position

STR is hiring a remote Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer to support its Systems Development Division across a broad portfolio of DoD mission areas. The role helps the division adopt processes and tools that ensure architectural integrity and traceability from requirements analysis through system and software development to production system deployment. The engineer will work with domain experts in sensor development and cybersecurity to apply MBSE tools and techniques, and will help mentor junior staff and grow subject-matter expertise across the organization. The position involves modeling in SysML and implementing or guiding teams in the customization and automation capabilities of Cameo (MagicDraw), enabling multidisciplinary programs to meet DoD Digital Engineering goals. The successful candidate will bring strong systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and Digital Engineering/MBSE expertise, and will be interested in improving MBSE practice and demonstrating its value. Programs are expected to adopt agile approaches that connect model-based requirements management and traceability with software development.

Requirements

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Technical Project Lead experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of work experience as a Systems Engineer or in a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with SysML models in Cameo or a similar tool.
  • Experience working with software-intensive systems and open architecture.

Nice To Haves

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • 10+ years of experience architecting systems using system modeling tools.
  • Domain expertise in one or more of the following: Radar, Electronic Warfare, Acoustic, Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Sea/Air/Space, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, or Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS).
  • Proficiency in Java, C/C++, or Python.
  • Agile software development experience.
  • Familiarity with specific government open architectures, such as Open Mission Systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development programs through the Systems Engineering process using MBSE approaches that support DoD Digital Engineering goals.
  • Lead teams and implement rigorous MBSE approaches using SysML in Cameo (MagicDraw).
  • Provide mentorship and training to Systems Engineers on the use of MBSE.
  • Work closely with domain experts and software development teams to realize program designs and digital engineering goals.
  • Implement and guide teams in customizing and automating Cameo to support multidisciplinary programs.
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