Standard Job DescriptionWHAT WE'RE DOING• Advancing the Integrated Discrimination and Electronic Protection capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS)
• Leading systems engineering trades, analysis, and studies related to requirements generation
• Developing and delivering MDS capabilities and engineering artifacts into the Technical Baseline (TBL)
THE WORKNational Team employees may have the opportunity to work on a variety of niche projects based on their backgrounds.
MBSE Tools Administrator establishes and administers the Tool Suite to enable model-based systems engineering environment in support of requirements development for the Missile Defense Agency. This includes access control and configuration control for multiple users of Missile Defense System requirements as depicted in the IBM Rational DOORS database, and their connectivity to the system-level architecture/Use Cases maintained in the MBSE Architect tool.
Individual will adhere to the Program Configuration Management Plan for the MBSE Tool Suite, enabling multiple users to share the Technical Baseline data, while maintaining strict access control and data integrity.
SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:- Development or update of schema needed for multiple users, configuration control of requirement/interface/architecture baseline products, generation of reports/artifacts from the tool, preparation of deliverables to customer, managing user access, conducting user training, documenting/updating process as well as procedural guides & checklists, supporting engineering design tasks; customizing the tool as needed, executing upgrades, and troubleshooting problems
Contribute to publishing change notices to the MDS specification and update of requirements databases, architectural models, interface definitions, and DoDAF 2+ compliant based design packages to document, allocate and trace BMD system and element level requirements.
WHO YOU ARE• Experienced in systems engineering, particularly in requirements generation, concept development, analysis, and simulation
• Skilled in leading technical teams and providing oversight in a complex engineering environment
• Proficient in interfacing with technical stakeholders and managing technical documentation and baselines
• Adept at preparing and delivering technical briefings and engineering products
• Strong project management skills with experience in monitoring tasks, schedules, scope, and costs
Standard Job Description: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
Basic Qualifications*Active Secret *
- BS in Engineering STEM field
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience performing software and/or systems integration and testing of software applications in the integration lab including virtualized environments
- Administrator knowledge and hands-on experience using the IBM Rational DOORS toolset; working knowledge of UML-based system modeling
- Code manipulation using DXL, JavaScript, or VBA script usage within DOORS
Desired Skills- Demonstrate ability to think critically and capture concepts in papers, presentations, and discussions
- Capable of working both independently and within a small team
- Good writing, organizing, verbal and written communication/collaboration skills
- 10 years of experience using and maintaining system engineering tools and processes. Experience with code manipulation using DXL or VBA script usage within DOORS is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience working within a complex system-of-systems requirements environment for missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.) or other complex Department of Defense programs.
- Experience with systems engineering design and specification documentation is desired. Experience with UNICOM System Architect tool or equivalent (Magic Draw, Cameo, etc.) is a plus.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
