Senior Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

NextGen’s practice in Digital Engineering (DE) is growing. As such, we are seeking to hire a DE Senior Systems Engineer with experience in modeling and simulation and/or digital engineering. NextGen’s DE team builds high fidelity Digital Twins employing Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) approaches in support of new systems development for commercial and DoD/Intel customers. The selected engineer will be embedded with the customer and collaborate with fellow DE colleagues to solve complex technical tasks while becoming experts with and deploying cutting edge modeling and analysis tools. Establish and grow your Digital Engineering career with NextGen today! 

Responsibilities

• As a self-starter, you will work with MBSE, MS&A, domain SMEs, software and platform engineers to develop cutting edge software solutions for DoD mission critical programs of record, ranging from C2 to intel to acquisition 
• Deliver modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) integrating Cameo/SysML, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, ModelCenter and/or AGI STK tools and outputs 
• Apply knowledge of model-based languages such as UAF and SysML 
• Utilize MBSE tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo and MS&A tools to develop detailed models that integrate sub-system models across multiple domains (avionics, RF, EW, communication, aerodynamics, acoustics, EMI, human factors, etc.) 
• Develop high-fidelity Comms modeling capabilities including emulation 
• Develop automation capabilities and tying the Digital Thread 
• Support engineering activities: trade studies, functional analysis, requirement decomposition/allocation, interface definition and specifications. 
• Work within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture 
• Collaborate across stakeholders including customers, teammates and partners 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or similar 
• 7+ years of systems and or software engineering experience with the DoD 
• 5+ years working in Digital Engineering including MBSE and/or MS&A 
• Solid understanding of systems lifecycle processes with Comms, RF or mission experience 
• Experience with SysML using Cameo/MagicDraw, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, Model Center and/or AGI SAM, Rhapsody or Sparx Enterprise Architect 
• Experience developing conceptual, logical, physical (MBSE) or analytical models (MS&A) 
• Ability to develop systems deliverables, to include requirements, CONOPs, IDD/ICDs, SDDs, test plans/procedures 
• Experience in Agile software systems development 
• Ability to work closely with software engineers to evolve the systems architecture 
• Ability to analyze problems with a flexible and creative approach, manage complex tasks and adapt to rapidly changing requirements 
• Ability to learn new technologies rapidly and implement in a dynamic environment 
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-facing skills 
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance 

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with DoDAF (either UDPM and/or UAF) 
• Deep experience integrating MBSE with MS&A environments, including orchestration across tools such as Cameo, AFSIM, STK, NGTS, ITASE, and ModelCenter. 
• Experience with COTS MS&A tools: AGI STK, Phoenix ModelCenter, Dassault SOLIDWORKS, Keysight EXata, SystemVue or similar) 
• Experience developing CAD or CAE models 
• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, C++ 
• Experience with DevSecOps including use of CI/CD pipelines 
• Ability to develop new plugins/scripts for MBSE and MS&A tools/frameworks 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility 

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:
•Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.•Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.•Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.•Strive to achieve results as an organization.•Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.•Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.•Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.•Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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