Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place by helping Defense Industry customers achieve their critical missions. Our Defense Group employees solve challenges globally, delivering innovative solutions through diverse, talented teams. We empower our people, contribute to communities, and operate sustainably, guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values.

About the role

This is an opportunity to join the Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area within the Defense Sector as a cleared Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer in our Arlington, VA office. You will support multiple DoD programs by developing cutting-edge technology to protect warfighters, focusing on requirements and design architecture analysis, MBSE model development, mentoring junior engineers, and assisting technical leadership with briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Use MBSE methodologies and tools to develop system architectures for new programs and integrate Leidos capabilities into test or fielded hardware.
• Assist the Solution Architect (SA) or Primary Investigator (PI) in aligning solution architecture with customer requirements, with opportunities for customer interaction and growth into an SA or PI role.
• Exercise existing MBSE tools and models while creating new ones to represent emerging systems, using tools like NoMagic CSM to capture, decompose, and trace system-level requirements.
• Analyze, define, and refine architectures and interfaces, developing system structure and behavior.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, software, test, mechanical, and electrical teams.
• Mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, test engineering, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Experience working in a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) environment.
• Experience with SysML, preferably using Cameo/MagicDraw.
• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, in both one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work on-site in Arlington, VA.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, preferably Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and 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 Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
• Experience leading other systems engineers.
• Experience in Non-Kinetic Effects (NKE) or Electronic Warfare.

Pay

Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable bargaining agreements.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.