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Project/Unit Description The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) Systems Engineering Research Division (SERD) is currently seeking a Model-Based Systems Engineer for a full-time research faculty position.
SERD's primary objective is to support the Department of Defense (DoD) in its digital transformation by applying the Systems Engineering discipline in new and innovative ways to meet mission needs. This area of research often includes a combination of traditional Systems Engineering, Model-based Systems Engineering and the utilization of other modern tools including software development (e.g. Python, Java, etc.) and/or modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) techniques.
For this position, the primary location is Smyrna, GA but candidates interested in being stationed at GTRI's Warner Robins Field Office (WRFO), Colorado Springs Field Office (CSFO), Dayton Field Office (DFO) or remotely in the Detroit, Michigan area will also be considered.
Job Purpose The Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) develops and executes novel system model-based approaches to define, design, analyze, and document system development. The MBSE Researcher applies MBSE tool suites to enable the use of model-based best practices in DoD acquisition and system life cycle support. This position supports stakeholders and sponsors in the application of MBSE to trade space analysis, design, acquisition, and sustainment. The MBSE executes System Engineering and MBSE processes including system definition, functional decomposition, requirements development, architectural development and analysis, design synthesis, system analysis, data modeling and architecture development, test program development, and sustainment activities. The MBSE researcher also presents technical and program management presentations to government sponsors.
Key Responsibilities - Create product or system definitions and conduct initial requirements analysis
- Develop technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes
- Author UAF models capturing stakeholder needs and resulting enterprise architectures
- Author SysML models capturing system requirements and design
- Author data models capturing system data requirements and design
- Analyze product or system functionality as defined by requirements
- Interface with and learn how to work with disparate engineering teams for technical tasking
Additional Responsibilities - Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering methods to support the DoD's digital transformation
- Support Team and Task Leads in advising customer's on how MBSE interfaces with the goals of their organization
- Support Business Development and Outreach activities
- Lead small to mid-sized technical tasks and/or teams
Required Minimum Qualifications - Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles and their application within the context of developing defense systems
- Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications - Active Top Secret Clearance
- Familiarity with Systems Modeling tools such as Magic Draw, Cameo Enterprise Architect, and Teamwork Cloud
- Familiarity with the DoD Acquisition Processes (DoD 5000) and Modular Open Systems Approach
- Experience with requirements development and management
- Familiarity with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) v1 and/or v2
- Knowledge of Systems, Aerospace, Automotive, and/or Industrial Engineering
- Familiarity with the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
- Experience with software development and/or modeling and simulation tools such as Python, Java, Jupyter, VS Code, and/or Git
Travel Requirements 10% - 25% travel
Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement.The final job offerwill be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook
- 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree inSystems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other related degree
Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.
U.S. Citizenship Requirements Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
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