Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

About the role

The Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area, part of the Defense Sector at Leidos, is seeking a cleared Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to join our team in Arlington, VA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Use MBSE methodologies and tools to help develop system architectures on new development programs and incorporate Leidos unique capabilities into test or fielded hardware.
• Assist the Solution Architect (SA) or Primary Investigator (PI) in aligning the solution architecture to customer requirements.
• Exercising existing tools and models, and creating new models to represent emerging systems.
• Analyze, define, and refine architectures, and interfaces.
• Develop system structure and behavior.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, software, test, mechanical, and electrical teams.
• Mentor junior team members.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, test engineering, or related fields.
• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS clearance.
• Experience working in a SIL environment.
• Experience with SysML, preferably using Cameo/MagicDraw.
• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and work within a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies, preferably SCRUM or Kanban.
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket.
• OCSMP (OMG Certification for Systems Modeling Professionals).
• Experience with executable SysML simulation capabilities and scripting languages.
• Experience with MBSE methodologies such as Magicgrid.
• Understanding of military CONOPS.
• Experience leading other systems engineers.

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Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.