Model-Based Systems Engineer

• Apply MBSE methods and SysML-based modeling to define and analyze system architectures

• Develop and maintain system models using tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Capella, or Enterprise Architect

• Translate stakeholder needs into formal models, interface definitions, and verification artifacts

• Maintain requirements and architecture traceability across design and test activities

• Support technical reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments using model-based artifacts

• Integrate MBSE practices into existing engineering processes and collaborate with subject‑matter experts

• Prepare and present architecture views, behavior models, and related technical documentation

• Support system development activities including requirements analysis, architecture development, alternatives analysis, system decomposition, detailed design, integration, and verification

• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering and Subsystem Design teams on undersea system architectures

• Engage regularly with engineering teams, program management, sponsors, and stakeholders

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  Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams

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  Provide technical leadership in MBSE development, training, and best practices

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  Contribute to or lead technical proposals and white papers

• Hands-on experience with MBSE frameworks (SysML, DoDAF, UAF, or similar)

• MBSE toolset (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, Capella)

• Systems engineering fundamentals including requirements, architecture, integration, and verification/validation

• Maintaining traceability between requirements, design artifacts, and test plans

• Applying digital engineering methods and MBSE to complex systems

• Developing system models, modeling frameworks, templates, and MBSE processes, with emphasis on vehicle/system design

• Leading technical teams or project activities

• Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary, team-oriented cultures

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, Systems Engineering or related engineering discipline

• Implementing digital engineering strategies or integrated toolchains

• Scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.) for automating model workflows or data exchange

• Simulation environments, system‑of‑systems modeling, or model integration

• Configuration management for model-based artifacts

• CATIA MagicDraw/Cameo, System Composer, or Sparx Enterprise Architect

• SysML v2, UAF 1.2/1.3, AADL, BPMN, or related languages

• SIL/HIL or digital twin approaches

• Past success developing unmanned underwater systems

• Department of Defense and Navy systems engineering practices

• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Your working location can fully on-site to start for training located in State College, PA and then a hybrid of on-site/work from home based on project-dependent ability. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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