Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

KBR • Beavercreek, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Position Summary:
KBR is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer that will primarily support the Air Force Research Lab’s Autonomous Air Refueling program. Working independently and as part of a diverse multi-disciplined team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of related professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in mission engineering, systems engineering, or operational analysis in support of defense or military areas.
• 5+ years of experience developing or analyzing operational and mission-level architectures (mission threads), kill chains/kill webs, CONOPs, or system-of-systems (SoS) architectures for defense or military areas.
• 5+ years of experience with mission or system functional decomposition, system-of-systems analysis, or capability gap assessment/analysis.
• 5+ years of experience with model-based engineering approaches, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or other architecture modeling standards.
• 5+ years of experience with model-based engineering and architecture tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Innoslate, or similar tools. Understanding of frameworks such as Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), and languages such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) and System Modeling Language (SysML).
• Use strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment; present and explain technical information to colleagues, management, or sponsors.
• Must have an understanding of system interface requirements and requirements management.
• Knowledge or recent experience integrating systems processes and/or software development methodologies, planning, designing, and analyzing functional system processes - either hardware or software-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to devise solutions for complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary project team that may include intel analysts, engineers, scientists, designers, and technicians.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong briefing and presentation skills.
• Active Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of US Air Force Air to Air refueling capabilities
• Understanding of multi-segmented system architecture utilizing tools such as MagicDraw, IBM Rational Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architecture (EA), or Cameo EA Suite.
• Proficient using systems engineering modeling tools (e.g., CORE, Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or MapleMBSE) to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification & validation, and continuing throughout development and later life-cycle phases.
• OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental, OMG UAF Model User, Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), and/or other relevant UAF and SysML certifications or Graduate Certificates.
• Programming or scripting expertise: Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, etc., for automation and model integration.
• Understanding of configuration control and database management.
• Experience conducting nodal analysis on architectures developed in Cameo.
• Experience and a demonstrated record of success in developing and implementing innovative solutions for a diverse range of highly complex multi-disciplinary problems and devising corrective actions where necessary.
• Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provide management of previously developed CAMEO models
• Develop new CAMEO models of vendor produced software and hardware solutions
• Facilitate analysis of system level and system-of-systems level requirements, needs, and capabilities.
• Collaborate with both internal and external systems engineering organizations.
• Provide technical support to communicate critical information, such as senior leader decision forums, annual planning guidance, and the results of periodic reviews to support decisions affecting future systems and capabilities.
• Assist AFRL in assessing programs for capability gaps and overlaps and formulating recommendations to support decision makers.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level