Model Based Systems Engineer

Job Summary Highlights Working For GA-ASI:

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
• Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect for all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.

• Perform System Engineering activities primarily focused on Unmanned Aircraft related programs.
• Support the execution of programs using a MBSE approach for the development of System Requirements, System Interfaces and System Design.
• Develop a System Model, leveraging System Modeling Language (SysML), to create Block Definition Diagrams, Internal Block Diagrams, Requirement Diagrams, Behavior Diagrams (Activity, State Machine, Sequence). Desired, but not required, implementing parametric models and simulations.
• Support the advancement and adoption of MBSE both internal and external to the department.
• Responsible to interface with personnel both internal and external to the organization to effectively influence and negotiate to meet program needs.
• Lead MBSE activities for one or more project efforts, including the mentorship and training junior engineers in application of MBSE.
• Maintain configuration management of Modeling Methodologies and Model Projects.
• Employ standard System Engineering practices and methodology utilizing available tools and resources; MagicDraw (Cameo System Modeler) for System Modeling, DOORS for requirements management, Microsoft Office (word, excel, sharepoint, etc.) for data documentation and management, in addition to other similar too alternatives.

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.