Model Based Systems Engineer Details

Model Based Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc - Fairfax, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Basic Qualifications : Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.Responsibilities for this Position:

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to define and develop mission models and simulations integrating model-based system engineering and system simulation tools in order to enable General Dynamics to position for new and emerging multiple domain missions more effectively. The position provides an opportunity to enhance GDMS’ digital engineering, modeling, and simulation capabilities in supporting some of our nation’s fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) activities to identify program requirements and relationships, and manage the execution of the systems engineering process, including interfaces, key performance parameters, and operational concepts
• Provide MBSE expertise as part of a world-class Engineering and Integration team
• Develop and integrate system models; incorporating inputs from stakeholder requirements, interface documentation, and related design and systems engineering documents
• Develop operational concepts, requirements, and architectural designs; Evolve system architectures, conduct and analyze requirements flow down, propose verification methodologies
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including senior executive officials, military officers, development contractors, and end users
• Provide mission analysis to support definition of technical requirements and interfaces, provide analysis of alternatives, guide development, and evaluate expected performance against requirements and mission needs
• Develop briefings and assessments to a variety of audiences, and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to Government leadership.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 
  Strong leadership, interpersonal communications skills
• Proven experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and architecture frameworks such as Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) and Department of Defense Architecture
  Framework (DODAF)
• Proven experience with MBSE and other tools to support analysis and visualization
• Working knowledge of systems engineering documentation to include concepts of operations, interface control documents, and verification and test
• Ability to provide technical and programmatic direction on the development, integration and use of model-based engineering and model-based systems engineering models
• Proficient understanding of fundamental model development and its application to architecture or system design
• Understanding of modeling best practices and quality management processes
• Experience developing model structure and data management principles
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks
• Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Company Overview: General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran