SIGINT Model-Based Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is a seeking dynamic systems engineer with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience to support a large SETA program within the SIGINT domain area. On this program, you will support the NRO’s Systems Engineering Directorate (SED) where you will make a difference in ensuring proper and effective descriptive modeling of satellite and ground systems that help to ensure our nation’s security.  Be part of a team that delivers systems engineering of systems of system over the complete end-to-end life cycle. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Define and document enterprise level policies, procedures, guidance, and best practices regarding use of modeling languages and frameworks for SIGINT systems
• Develop an organized repeatable approach, methodology, language, and style that enables elements usage with a model and sharing between model development projects
• Develop modeling methods driven by Digital Engineering and Systems Engineering objectives, including library of standardized and frequently used patterns
• Develop documentation on how to create/maintain modeling libraries that shall be used among all models
• Develop documentation on how to integrate model and develop model queries to enable architects, enterprise system engineers, and acquisition offices to obtain results of previous work
• Gather, document, and share systems engineering lessons learned throughout the enterprise
• Work across multiple Directorates and Offices to identify and define future SIGINT capability needs
• Frequent interaction with government, SETA, FFRDC, external stakeholders, and development contractors
• Use approved Modeling Methodologies and Ontologies
• Enforce and use modeling best practices and support quality reviews for models
• Use approved model structure and Data Management methods
• Plan Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) model development in support of systems engineering objectives and SIGINT program milestones
• Support efforts involving MBSE tools and procedures
• Generate reports out of the MBSE tools for analysis
• Prepare briefings for senior decision makers

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with at least nine (9) years of relevant experience; Masters an seven (7) or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) or more years experience 
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Proven experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and architecture frameworks such as Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
• Proficient with Digital Engineering tools and procedures
• Working knowledge of systems engineering documentation to include concepts of operations, interface control documents, and verification and test
• Ability to provide technical and programmatic direction on the development, integration, and use of model-based engineering and model-based systems engineering models
• Proficient understanding of fundamental model development and its application to architecture or system design
• Experience using Modeling Methodologies and Ontologies
• Understanding of modeling best practices and quality management processes
• Proven experience in core systems engineering and analysis disciplines and processes for SIGINT systems
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player requiring collaboration, open communication, and willingness to work in a pair-programming style collaborative work environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with emphasis on MBSE
• Five (5) or greater years experience in modeling tools (Rhapsody or Cameo) and modeling frameworks (UAF, DoDAF, MODAF) and languages (SysML, UML)
• Experience with IC customer’s Request for Change process and the Engineering Review Board process
• Prior US military and/or IC customer experience in the SIGINT domain

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.