Senior MBSE Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Active Secret

At Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and engaged with the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) rigorous engineering efforts to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System (MDS). This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States, deployed forces, and allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists and technicians supporting the research, development, testing and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage and destroy adversary missiles.

Your typical day - Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone is located in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as “Rocket City.” Huntsville is the hub of missile and space research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and contractors from Astrion and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems.

What are your specific duties? - The Senior MBSE Systems Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency Director of Test, Targets Engineering Directorate. The candidate will provide technical and advisory assistance to Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of MBSE design standards across a portfolio of products.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education: Master's or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field
• Experience: MS 12 years or BS 20 years of relevant experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
• Expert Knowledge of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), preferably with direct experience working DoD Systems
• Ability to train others on MBSE concepts and tools
• Experience with languages used for architecture modeling (i.e. DoD Architecture Framework and (Unified Architecture Framework (UAF))
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems or hypersonic weapons
• Hands-on experience with integrated requirements tools, such as DOORs NG
• Exposure to MDA test events and activities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as architect for implementation of the Government Reference Architecture (GRA) MBSE solution across the Targets Program office
• Author process documents, develop template frameworks, and construct metric reporting methods to facilitate the execution of the MBSE solution to existing and future programs
• Use requirements analysis to create and maintain the GRA in Cameo
• Perform and lead systems engineering duties to elicit stakeholder requirements and mission needs
• Perform functional analysis using Model-based Systems Engineering techniques and tools
• Define requirements, perform functional analysis using Model-based Systems Engineering techniques and tools

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