Position Summary
We are seeking a systems engineer to support multiple programs involving systems engineering SE and digital engineering DE initiatives. The successful candidate will be self-driven, an excellent communicator, and have a strong background in digital and model-based engineering in defense or commercial applications. The position will support multiple clients primarily government.
This position will support clients in helping them understand Air Force DE requirements and guidance, translate that guidance into actionable plans, and guide and support clients through plan implementation. It will also provide technical direction for assigned junior engineers, project managers, and technicians supporting DE efforts.
R2 Job Duties
• Support clients in helping them understand Air Force DE requirements and guidance by applying advanced technical concepts to solve complex problems. • Translate client guidance into actionable plans. • Guide and support clients through plan implementation. • Provide technical direction for junior engineers, project managers, and technicians as a subject matter expert supporting DE efforts as needed. • Participate in and contribute to a team environment by working with all levels of employees. • Serve as an advocate for DE within and outside of UDRI, developing a reputation in the broader technical community as an expert.
R3 Job Duties
In addition to R2 duties, the following responsibilities will be assigned:
• Capture document and disseminate best practices, modeling standards, and lessons learned across the team. • Oversee the consistency, quality, and alignment of models produced by the team with organizational objectives. • Serve as the primary point of escalation for modeling issues, ensuring technical challenges are addressed efficiently. • Work closely with systems engineering leadership to align team outputs with program and enterprise-level modeling strategies. • Advocate for continuous improvement in modeling practices, tools, and methodologies. • Contribute to the definition and enforcement of modeling governance processes and tool usage guidelines. • Establish plans for transitioning to SysML 2.0.
Minimum Qualifications
R2 Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical field. • 3 years of experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect, or Capella. • Demonstrated successful experience in any or all of the following: • Developing solutions architectures • Requirements derivation, flow down, and management • Understanding of SysML, UAF, DoDAF, and MBSE standards and frameworks • Experience developing and implementing Government Reference Architectures (GRA)
R3 Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical field. • 8 years of experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect, or Capella. • 4 years of experience in aspects of digital engineering relevant to USAF acquisitions and sustainment. • Demonstrated successful experience in all of the following: • Developing solutions architectures • Requirements derivation, flow down, and management • Understanding of SysML, UAF, DoDAF, and MBSE standards and frameworks • Experience developing and implementing Government Reference Architectures (GRA)
Preferred Qualifications
R2 Preferred Qualifications
• Masters degree in engineering field or an MBA. • Systems engineering degree or certification. • 5 years of experience in systems engineering. • Experience in enterprise-level MBSE adoption or transformation initiatives. • Demonstrated successful experience in any of the following: • Supporting an AFMC program office in engineering role • Operating in Teamcenter or similar product lifecycle management (PLM) system • Working as systems engineer to drive product design on software-related projects
R3 Preferred Qualifications
• Masters degree in engineering field or an MBA. • Systems engineering degree or certification. • 12 years of experience in systems engineering. • Experience in enterprise-level MBSE adoption or transformation initiatives. • Demonstrated successful experience in all of the following: • Supporting an AFMC program office in engineering role • Operating in Teamcenter or similar product lifecycle management (PLM) system • Working as systems engineer to drive product design on software-related projects • Directly guiding customer subcontractors and internal project teams to meet project objectives
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please list how you meet all of the minimums and preferred qualifications in your cover letter.
Closing Statement
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.
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