Systems Engineer - MBSE

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Systems Engineer who is proficient in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF) in support of the development and sustainment of a National Space Test and Training Complex, Digital Range (NSTTC-D). A successful candidate should be a proven problem solver with the ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Responsibilities:

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Systems Engineer who is proficient in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF). The position will provide MBSE to support the USSF Test Enterprise building and sustaining a NSTTC to drive data-informed decisions at speed, maximizing the Service’s flexibility and efficiency in delivering space-based capabilities for the Joint Force and the nation. The successful candidate will possess initiative, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Apply MBSE methods to perform requirements definition, analysis, and management; functional and performance analysis, system design, detailed trade studies, systems integration, test verification and validation, and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements for NSTTC-D.
• Guide the analysis and syntheses of Requirements, Interfaces, Behavior, Structure and Parametrics (RIBS-P) across the systems and subsystems technical baselines, utilizing MBSE/SysML and various modeling and simulation tools.
• Provide support in establishing a technical foundation in NSTTC-D to create on-ramps for the USSF to rapidly resolve obsolescence, streamline configuration management, develop maintenance and training systems and plans, and establish integrated sustainment roadmaps for analysis, affordability, development and integration of advanced capabilities in support of program priorities.
• Guide the development of the necessary model views.
• Modify and update NSTTC-D platform, system, and subsystem models on a regular basis to reflect USSF acquisition strategies, specific technical sub-categories, and define basic mission activities and modeling.
• Produce and deliver MBSE models as supplements to numerous platforms, systems, and subsystems for implementation into a cloud environment for NSTTC-D.
• Develop complex platform and system architecture and interface definitions in an MBSE environment.
• Support transition of existing systems engineering and technical data packages (TDPs) from document-based processes to model-based artifacts.
• Support management of models and derived work products consistent with project configuration and data management processes and standards.
• Conduct walkthroughs and formal reviews of system requirements and architecture models developed using MBSE and SysML processes.
• Perform detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements.
• Train others on MBSE concepts and tools
• Work with groups to develop NSTTC-D systems and subsystems architectures and supporting documentation.
• Elicit and capture stakeholder needs in models for implementation into NSTTC-D.
• Develop and extend system models using existing requirements, interface documentation, and related design and systems engineering documents.
• Support the sustainment team to establish and manage digital representations of space systems and subsystems technical baselines in NSTTC-D with a focus on lifecycle activities that impact traditional sustainment metrics.
• Provide support in establishing the foundation of a NSTTC-D environment across various tools and classification levels in support of program priorities.
• Provide support in implementing the necessary methods, processes, tools, training, and network data transfers to establish an efficient, synchronized, and cohesive digital thread across the NSTTC-D environment.

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of MBSE/SysML digital engineering experience.
• Experience with UML/SysML modeling languages and/or DoDAF/UAF frameworks.
• Experience with aspects of systems engineering such as requirements elicitation, analysis, derivation and traceability, functional analysis and allocation, WBS, trade studies, modeling and simulation, metrics, risk management, integration and test, verification and validation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, along with effective time and project management skills.
• Experience with various model-based system-engineering tools - Cameo Systems Modeler, Magic Draw, Enterprise Architect, etc.
• Knowledge of Information Technology (IT), computer system infrastructure, data communication and network system, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, and routing protocols
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, developers, data scientists, operators, and subject-matter experts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Information Technology (IT), computer system infrastructure, data communication and network system, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, and routing protocols
• Experience in Multi-Domain/Multi-Level Security architectures.
• Experience working on-site in a government client environment.
• OMG-Certified SysML Professional (OCSMP) certification (Model User, Model Builder Fundamental, Model Builder Intermediate, Model Builder Advanced)
• Experience with DoD Acquisition Lifecycle experience and/or Rapid Acquisition / Rapid Delivery experience
• Capability to assume a leadership role during system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews and other types of technical meetings.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related scientific discipline.

Security Clearance Level Required:

• Top Secret, SCI eligible (please note: U.S. Citizenship is required).
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Full-time, on site in vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO.
• May require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States.

Compensation

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $129,500/year to $165,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI’s internal or external careers site.