FTS has as opportunity for a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) in Chantilly, VA.
The Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) will work in a collaborative teaming environment while developing MBSE models for space and space-related systems.
Responsibilities- Support the development and maintenance of SysML-based MBSE models representing system architectures, behaviors, interfaces, and requirements
- Assist in translating stakeholder needs into structured system models, diagrams, and engineering documentation used in technical decision processes
- Participate in the development of Digital Thread artifacts and help connect engineering data across lifecycle activities
- Support integration of MBSE products with analysis outputs, requirements data, modeling results, and technical baseline documentation
- Use modeling and analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar platforms to support engineering assessments and model-driven trade studies
- Contribute to engineering reviews, technical interchange meetings, and preparation of deliverables such as trade study summaries, visualizations, and presentations
- Demonstrate willingness and commitment to learning digital engineering tools, methods, and industry best practices
Required Skills/Qualifications- US Citizen
- Able to be cleared to TS/SCI with polygraph
- B.S. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) in engineering discipline
- Relevant engineering experience (internships and capstones accepted)
- Familiarity with systems engineering concepts such as system architectures, abstraction, interfaces, and verification.
- Interest in learning SysML, MBSE tools, MATLAB, Simulink or equivalent modeling and analysis tools
- Ability to organize information, learn quickly, and communicate clearly in collaborative team environments
DesiredSkills/Qualifications- TS/SCI with polygraph
- Coursework or experience with MATLAB, Simulink, STK, Python, or other modeling and simulation tools
- Understanding of space system concepts or telecommunications architectures (coursework acceptable)
