Model Based System Engineers

Post Date

Dec 01, 2023

Location

Herndon,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20171
US
Jul 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DC0-664427

Pay Rate

$90k - $180k (estimate)

Job Description

A client in the Northern Virginia area is hiring for a Principal Space Systems Engineer to join their team in 2 different office locations: Herndon, and Chantilly. This candidate will spearhead, facilitate, plan, and drive to successful completion Digital Engineering/MBSE-centric systems engineering processes and methodologies that span complete systems development lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 12+ years of experience with complex space or ground systems and system-of-systems(SoS) development and integration. They will be well versed in developing technical requirements for space or ground systems and SoS and lead efforts to collaborate with internal and external partners/stakeholders. This candidate will balance elements of traditional document-based systems engineering lifecycle management processes with digitization- and virtualization-centric processes to effectively achieve end-to-end digital engineering transformation.

Required Skills & Experience

* Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
* Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
o Masters in STEM Degree for Principle
* 12+ years of experience with space or ground systems engineering and System-of-systems (SoS) development and integration.
* 12+ years of hands-on experience developing complex space- or ground-based SoS technical requirements, verification, and validation (V&V) planning and execution, and end to end development execution.
* Hands on proficiency in SysML modeling and simulation (M&S) tools -- CATIA, Cameo, etc.
* Experience with systems engineering and MS&A process workflows including work products and schedule review, prioritization, and approval.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* SysML Model Builder Fundamentals certification
* DoD Architecture Framework knowledge (DODAF)
* Leadership experience
* Ability to effectively lead within and impactfully leverage Agile Team framework.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.