Model-Based Systems Engineer

About the role

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role involves serving as a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) on a team dedicated to the development of a new solution operating in a multi-level security environment. The position requires expertise in Systems Engineering with an emphasis in Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission Cyber requirements
• Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectives
• As a member of a team of specialized systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems
• Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
• Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements
• Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams
• Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed
• Participate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures
• Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce risk
• Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution
• Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules
• Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation
• Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment
• Support program engineering review boards

Requirements

• A current active Secret clearance is required to be considered
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
• Able to obtain, within six months of hire, an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140
• Comprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts
• Experience applying Model Based Systems Engineering to develop and model requirements
• Experience managing requirements or systems engineering artifacts using tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or JIRA
• Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing system architectures for complex aerospace vehicles or subsystems using MBSE (SysML)
• OMG SysML Model User Certification
• IASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140
• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with additional preference for SAP briefing on the Sentinel program
• Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements
• Knowledge of Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications
• Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements
• Experience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model
• Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. An ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Also offered: a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. For professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. A dedicated customer service team for Consultants addresses questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. A full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources is available within the ‘Welcome Packet’ provided by an Everforth Apex team member.