Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

KBR•Carlsbad, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's Mission Engineering Division provides advanced technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, focusing on areas such as modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a key partner in mission technology, KBR collaborates with clients to create innovative and effective solutions, emphasizing data security, privacy, and responsible information management. The Carlsbad, CA team is looking for a Mid-Level Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to contribute to a classified all-domain mission system development program for the Department of War. This role involves creating system and mission-level models to guide capability design, integration, and verification within a complex engineering framework. The engineer will work with diverse engineering teams to conduct trade studies, refine architectures, and ensure model traceability from requirements through verification. The work environment is onsite in a classified facility, requiring strong modeling discipline, analytical skills, and configuration management.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen with a current TS/SCI.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued DOD TS/SCI with the ability to obtain Special Access security clearance is required prior to the start date.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Experience with the NoMagic /Cameo suite (Cameo Systems Modeler, Teamwork Cloud, and Cameo Collaborator).
Proficiency in SysML, system modeling methodologies, and object-oriented analysis/design.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with analytical/simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, STK, Modelica, SciPy/SciKit-Learn) to inform model-driven trade space exploration.
Experience developing executable system models (e.g., OMG-CSMP certification or equivalent knowledge).
Programming experience in Python, Java, or JavaScript for model automation and analysis.
Experience working in Agile engineering environments supporting Department of War or Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
Experience with UAF or DoDAF architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

Develop descriptive system, mission, and architecture models using SysML and MBSE best practices.
Integrate MBSE tools to perform trade studies, analysis of alternatives (AoA), and system performance assessments.
Establish and maintain full traceability between requirements, design elements, risks, schedules, and verification artifacts.
Track measures of effectiveness (MOEs) and technical performance measures (TPMs) to inform engineering decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to mature system architectures and support design reviews.
Maintain model baselines, configuration integrity, and quality using collaborative model repositories and version control tools.
Support the development of executable models, simulations, and analytical workflows that inform system behavior.
Prepare and present model products, findings, and technical insights to review boards and stakeholders.