Sr. Systems Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation • Huntsville, AL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, digital modeling, and risk management of our complex, multi-disciplinary systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and physical/spatial design, leveraging tools like Cameo and Revit/AutoCAD to build a unified digital thread. Additionally, you will serve as the programmatic lead for our Risk Management Program, establishing methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks across the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Eight plus years of progressive experience in systems engineering, with a heavy emphasis on complex, large-scale systems
• Proven, hands-on experience utilizing Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw and fluency in SysML
• CAD/BIM Proficiency: Direct experience working with, extracting data from, or modeling in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated experience leading risk management activities, running Risk Boards, and managing formal Risk Registers for complex technical projects

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in systems engineering or an MBA
• INCOSE Certification: ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP
• OMG Certified System Modeling Professional (OCSMP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal training in scheduling/earned value management (EVM)
• Experience with automated data integration tools or plugins connecting SysML tools to CAD/BIM environments
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Microsoft Project, ASANA

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining complex system architectures using MBSE methodologies
• Authoring behavioral, structural, and parametric models within Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic/MagicDraw) utilizing SysML
• Collaborating with facilities, structural, and hardware teams to integrate system models with spatial/BIM models in Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring alignment between functional requirements and physical layouts
• Developing scripts, schemas, or ontologies to bridge data gaps between Cameo (SysML) and Revit/AutoCAD (BIM/CAD) for seamless configuration management
• Eliciting, deriving, and tracing requirements from high-level stakeholder needs down to component-level specifications within the digital model
• Establishing, maturing, and enforcing the project’s Risk Management Plan (RMP)
• Leading cross-functional Risk Management Boards (RMBs) to proactively identify technical, programmatic, schedule, and cost risks
• Partnering with project managers and technical leads to develop, track, and execute actionable risk mitigation strategies and burn-down plans
• Maintaining the program Risk Register and utilize quantitative/qualitative risk analysis tools (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, FMEA/FMECA) to report risk postures to executive leadership
• Mentoring junior and mid-level systems engineers in MBSE best practices and Risk Management methodologies
• Leading technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and present system architectures and risk profiles to internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting & assisting project scheduling duties as required
• Performing, verifying and integrating updates into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Facilitating communication by synthesizing IMS data into clear, actionable briefings and performance metrics for senior leadership and key stakeholders

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior