Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV is looking for a highly talented Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to join our team!  In this role you will provide senior technical and advisory assistance to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Enterprise Engineering (MDA/DES-N), who is responsible for chairing design reviews, establishing architecture and design standards, managing Enterprise Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and synchronizing M&S across the Agency.

Job Description:

• Performs and leads systems engineering duties to elicit stakeholder requirements and mission needs
• Defines requirements, performs functional analysis using Model-based Systems Engineering techniques and tools
• Drafts and reviews technical documents and supports technical reviews
• Facilitates M&S and digital engineering transformation initiatives, and represent Enterprise Engineering in agency tiger teams and working groups

Required:

• Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field and 12+ years of related professional experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Experience leading Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities and projects for complex systems, preferably DoD Weapon Systems
• Extensive experience with MBSE and Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
• Experience with languages used for architecture modeling (i.e. DoD Architecture Framework and (Unified Architecture Framework (UAF))
• Mastery of MBSE tools, such as IBM Rhapsody and Cameo, and integrated requirements tools, such as DOORs NG
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical and non-MBSE trained people
• Experience following MBSE processes, such as IBM Harmony\

Desired:

• Doctorate in applicable field is a plus
• MBSE certifications and training (i.e. OMG, INCOSE, etc.)
• Ballistic Missile Defense System (MDS) domain experience working in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
• Experience with definition, design, development, verification and validation, and analysis of MDS M&S (ground test and constructive or distributed virtual simulation of the MDS and its elements and components)
• Experience with analysis, test, and systems engineering of M&S for one or more elements of the MDS (i.e. Patriot, THAAD, GMD, Sensors, or C2)
• Exposure to MDA test events and activities supported by M&S products and services
• Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skill sets and backgrounds
• Energetic, motivated, self-starting

Clearance Level

Secret

ITAR Requirement:

T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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