Model-Based Systems Engineer

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USSTRATCOM and NC3 (Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications) Operations Department (N257) provides a whole range of systems engineering, data analytics, architecture design expertise in supporting development of our nation’s nuclear and electromagnetic spectrum capabilities. We provide a host of enterprise systems engineering and integration activity to tackle U.S. Strategic Command’s top priorities and toughest challenges. Based out of Omaha, NE, we are co-located with the Nation’s senior military advisor and their staff, who is responsible for our nation’s strategic deterrence missions to include nuclear operations, nuclear command, control, and communications, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations. Join us in shaping the future of systems engineering, where you will work at the forefront of technology to bolster the capabilities and resilience of our nation's security against evolving threats and challenges.

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking a candidate experienced in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and the application of them. The job will necessitate learning the combatant command mission, the ability to work with senior CCMD sponsors, and discuss operational missions, processes and capabilities in order to represent the holistic view in a digitally model-based representation to inform analysis and recommendations to the sponsor. The role is expected to support an exciting variety of challenges across our sponsor base such as: electromagnetic spectrum operations, cybersecurity analytics, network resiliency analysis, and operational and military utility analysis. We look to apply digital engineering and model-based engineering techniques to solve the nation’s toughest problems. As a key member of MITRE's Systems Engineering team, you will collaborate closely with mission specialists, engineers, and government stakeholders to tackle the intricate challenges of systems engineering critical to national security. You will gain deep insights into sponsor missions and leverage your technical expertise to drive innovation and problem-solving. Your expertise in model-based systems engineering will be leveraged to be applied to operational missions such as nuclear planning, nuclear communications resiliency, electromagnetic spectrum operational and global operations center processes.

Able to apply model-based systems engineering concepts and approaches to real world problems
Development and assessment of intricate systems engineering challenges using industry-standard languages such as SysML/UML.
Apply analytical approach to support difficult policy and capability decisions assessing areas as military utility, operational effectiveness, technical efficacy to achieve highest quality engineering solutions
Identification and articulation of major uncertainties, along with associated risks and opportunities, devising strategies to mitigate and capitalize on them.
Partner closely with the MITRE staff on how to apply MITRE’s modeling expertise to variety of challenges
Apply analytic rigor through prototyping, may involve some software development
Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner that can be understood by all sponsor audiences, regardless of technical expertise
Become a technical Trusted Advisor with sponsors and a thought leader
Become familiar with and engage on MITRE innovation initiatives relevant to the sponsor needs in partnership with Department leadership
Work closely with USSTRATCOM, NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center (JEC), Joint Staff (JS), Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Service and Component sponsors, and MITRE colleagues, supporting those sponsors, on shared problem sets
Able to work independent or part of larger team in sponsor and hybrid work environment

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical degree with 2 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree; with the experience and ability to immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Must be a US citizen with the ability of obtaining & maintaining U.S. security clearance TS/SCI
Evidence of knowledge of principles, concepts, methods and tools for conducting model-based systems engineering
Demonstrated proficiency in technical areas relevant to the specific role, such as model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, and system-of-systems architecture.
Knowledge of tools and methodologies commonly used in systems engineering, including SysML/UML, Cameo, MagicDraw, Magic Systems of Systems Architect, Tableau, Neo4J, and Rhapsody.
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS and 5 years of related experience or MS with 3 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM field
Active TS/SCI level security clearance
Have experience in using tools and techniques to do modeling, optimization, probability modeling, and simulation
Familiarity with DoD organization and missions, the role of the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and Military Service Components, operational environments and threats.
Familiarity with systems engineering standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, DoDAF, UPDM).
Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and requirements processes.
Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in systems engineering, including digital engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications.
Advanced proficiency in relevant programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply systems engineering principles to complex challenges.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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