Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide an affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

The Common Missile Compartment (CMC) Program is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join a team of Systems Engineering and Integration Team (SEIT) members to contribute to various projects at various stages throughout the system lifecycle.  

The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering to further develop a pathfinder Model-Based Verification approach.  The successful candidate will employ MBSE approaches to develop Systems Engineering products using the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF) and MBSE tools to capture, maintain, and visualize a total system solution. Additionally, the candidate may support various CMC projects that are in manufacture and test phases to integrate across key stakeholders. 

As a CMC Systems Engineer, you will:
•  Support and facilitate cross-functional working groups across customer and contractor teams.
• Develop, analyze, verify, and manage system-level requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
• Development of documentation for socialization of CMC system solutions for interfaces to other FBM contractors and Customers are generated using appropriate DOD OD and SSPINTs
• Coordinate verification activities, including analysis, testing, and demonstration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and integrate objective evidence development and documentation from domain experts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and assess technical risks, and develop mitigation plans
• Generate clear, concise technical documentation and status reports for program stakeholders.
• Play a role in transforming the CMC Program into a fully Model-Based organization, including the rapid implementation of the "Full Digital Thread" from Concept & Requirements all the way through to Model-based Manufacturing, Integration, Verification & Deployment
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering software Cameo as a tool for requirements verification to support a pathfinder Model-Based Requirements Verification effort. 
• Support as needed on engineering efforts within a variety of CMC projects for milestone reviews

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

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

•  Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and practices
•  Familiarity with Confluence, Jira and/or other Agile tools and processes
•  Familiarity with MBSE tools and common modeling approaches
•  Demonstrated ability to learn new software tools and applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Master’s Degree in relevant field
• Experience with DOORS requirements management tool Systems Modeling software experience (Cameo/MagicDraw/Rhapsody)
• Experience with developing products for the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program
• Experience with process development and deployment
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, and operations
•  Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think critically and creatively
• Active DOD clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice