Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

The Challenge:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

At Maxar, you’ll work with the U.S. Space Force as part of the effort to define and manage an integrated system-of-systems space enterprise, specifically focused on Battle Management, Command, Control, Communications, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I).  Your customer will trust you to not only architect, engineer, integrate, test and deploy these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions.  Within this role, you will lead a Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) team focused on Space programs, including requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, testing, verification, and transition. Grow your skills by researching new requirements, technologies, and threats and using innovative engineering methodologies and tools to create tomorrow’s solutions.

Join our team and create the future of BMC3I in the Space Force. 

Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Build Your Career:

When you join Maxar, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other professionals doing similar work across multiple markets. You’ll share best practices and work through challenges as you gain experience and mentoring to develop your career. In addition, you will have access to a wealth of training resources through our Digital University, an online learning portal where you can access more than 5000 tech courses, certifications and books. Build your technical skills through hands-on training on the latest tools and tech from our in-house experts. Pursuing certifications? Take advantage of our tuition assistance, on-site courses, vendor relationships, and a network of experts who can give you helpful tips. We’ll help you develop the career you want as you chart your own course for success.

You Have:

• Must be a US citizen and have a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science.

• 10+ years of experience performing systems engineering or integration in DoD space systems.

• Experience using a Model-Based Systems Engineering and/or Digital Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines.

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Magic Draw, Cameo, or SysML.

• Experience performing systems engineering for satellite systems and/or ground systems.

• Experience in requirements development and/or verification.

• Experience in/Familiarity with Risk processes and Risk Management.

• Background in DoD Testing.

• Experience in Confluence and/or JIRA.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to interact well in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks.

Nice If You Have:

• TS/SCI clearance.

• Master’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent technical discipline.

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certifications (ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP).

• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01/02.

• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies.

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Eligible

Work Location:  El Segundo area (commutable distance to HQ SSC and/or Booz Allen’s El Segundo office).  Hybrid work permitted - mix of on-site & off-site

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

At Maxar, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choice, and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, insurance programs, commuter program, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and childcare benefits. 

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