Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

Kitty Hawk Technologies, a growing service and technology innovator, is seeking talented and motivated professionals to deliver lean and effective solutions to our government partners. We have an immediate opening for a Model Based Systems Engineer to join our team. This position will provide an opportunity to develop the innovative technology that supports some of our nation’s most important defense initiatives. Kitty Hawk employees work closely with our customers to develop solutions that support national engineering and security missions, and the ideal candidate will support our team in providing program support to the Department of Defense (DoD). In addition to receiving a competitive salary and health benefits, the Model Based Systems Engineer will join a motivated, talented, and technically accomplished team. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Candidates must be results oriented and have the ability to work in a well-organized, logical and systematic manner. They will set clear objectives, monitor progress, take corrective action and control performance levels to maintain high internal customer satisfaction. They will possess deep insight into customer requirements and will maintain the ability to ethically influence those requirements. They will be able to clearly define and clearly articulate compelling solutions and will require an ability to quickly assimilate and apply complex technical information.

Kitty Hawk Technologies is currently seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer with ten (10) or more years of experience with SysML and Cameo System Modeler in support of Engineering Services to work in the Dahlgren, Virginia area.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Works as part of a team to support Navy modeling efforts

• Develops mission architectures in collaboration with government customers to represent System of System and System interactions

• Develops system representations using authoritative sources of truth (ASOT) and defines traceability within the model(s) to source data

• Collaborates with other Navy MBSE projects to support alignment initiatives through common ontology or project usages

• Maintains configuration management of models using Teamwork Cloud or other project defined CM Process

• Adheres to existing project SysML, UAF, and project specific style guidance

• Participates in recurring Technical Exchange Meetings to align model development with project milestones and requirements

• Participates in MBSE Community of Practice (CoP) to support project alignment to Navy initiatives

• Prepares technical presentations, briefings, and papers to address model development status

• Works independently with minimal supervision/oversight in a team environment

Required Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) using SysML and Cameo System Modeler

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical discipline

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI is required

• Experience with industry- standard architecture and modeling languages (SysML) and frameworks (DoDAF, UAF)

• Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Must be a quick learner who adapts easily to frequently changing requirements and thrives in an exciting environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Teamwork Cloud

• Experience with US Navy, Joint, and/or DoD engineering efforts

• Experience of integrating technologies into operational- level architectures

• Experience working alongside operational forces

• Exercise independent judgment and work autonomously with minimal supervision

• Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability and willingness to multi-task, and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issues

Work Posture:

• Must be committed to working on-site at the Kitty Hawk office or government customer facility. Flexible work arrangement may be available as dictated by customer support requirements

Travel:

• Some travel may be required for this position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000-$165,000 per year

Work Location: In person

If you have any questions, please reach out to alexandra.harris@kittyhawktech.com.