Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Model-based Engineering Capability Group (MBE CG) Section Leader in the Electronic Systems (ES) sector. In this "player-coach" role, you will be responsible for all aspects of a MBE CG team's performance in support of US Defense business areas, including the application of MBSE processes, tools, talent acquisition, and program performance. You will lead a small, borderless team through a digital transformation, splitting your time between people management and technical contributions on MBE programs or initiatives.
As MBE CG Section Leader responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with business area peer managers to staff programs and IRADs with MBE CG team members.
- Partner with the MBE CG Director and other MBE CG Section Leaders to develop strategies for optimizing organizational performance.
- Identify and develop critical model-based engineering skills required to support MBE CG objectives.
- Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.
- Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems maintains technical discriminators.
- Collaborate with Business Area Digital Engineering Leads on adoption strategy and implementation.
As an MBSE contributor, responsibilities will include:
- Utilize knowledge of MBSE processes, tools, and modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, UAF) to solve complex technical problems
- Guide programs through their total MBSE development activities
- Build models using MBSE methodologies, best practices, and tools
- Create validation rules and specialized searches in the model database
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely
Required Skills and Education- Active US Government Secret security clearance (with ability to possess TS)
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with minimum Systems Engineering work experience of:
- 10+ Years with BS
- 8+ Years with MS
- 6+ Year with PHD
- Proven experience leading technical teams in a matrixed organization
- Experience in architectural model development or leading teams that develop model-based architectural models
- Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
- Proven track record of mentoring junior systems engineers
- Technical proficiency in architectural model development using UML and/or SysML with tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo, or Rhapsody
Preferred Skills and Education- Previous experience as a Functional Manager and demonstrated experience with strategy development and execution
- Experience with digital threads, digital engineering ecosystems, and the integration of Modeling, Simulation, Visualization, and Analysis (MSVA)
- Proficiency in Agile software development methodologies and task management tools (e.g. Jira)
- Experience within the C4ISR domain, Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) and Autonomy solutions
- Experience applying Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) within a systems engineering context
- Experience developing training materials and delivering classroom and on-the-job instruction
