AV · 10 hours ago
Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer - M&S Enterprise Engineering
AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a highly talented Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to provide technical and advisory assistance to the Missile Defense Agency. The role involves leading systems engineering duties, defining requirements, and facilitating M&S and digital engineering transformation initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Performs and leads systems engineering duties to elicit stakeholder requirements and mission needs
Defines requirements, performs functional analysis using Model-based Systems Engineering techniques and tools
Drafts and reviews technical documents and supports technical reviews
Facilitates M&S and digital engineering transformation initiatives, and represent Enterprise Engineering in agency tiger teams and working groups
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field and 12+ years of related professional experience
Active Secret clearance
Experience leading Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities and projects for complex systems, preferably DoD Weapon Systems
Extensive experience with MBSE and Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
Experience with languages used for architecture modeling (i.e. DoD Architecture Framework and (Unified Architecture Framework (UAF))
Mastery of MBSE tools, such as IBM Rhapsody and Cameo, and integrated requirements tools, such as DOORs NG
Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical and non-MBSE trained people
Experience following MBSE processes, such as IBM Harmony
Preferred
Doctorate in applicable field is a plus
MBSE certifications and training (i.e. OMG, INCOSE, etc.)
Ballistic Missile Defense System (MDS) domain experience working in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Experience with definition, design, development, verification and validation, and analysis of MDS M&S (ground test and constructive or distributed virtual simulation of the MDS and its elements and components)
Experience with analysis, test, and systems engineering of M&S for one or more elements of the MDS (i.e. Patriot, THAAD, GMD, Sensors, or C2)
Exposure to MDA test events and activities supported by M&S products and services
Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skill sets and backgrounds
Energetic, motivated, self-starting
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
AV
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
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