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ASTRION, INC.

Model-Based Systems Engineer

Bedford, MA · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

Overview MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEER WORK LOCATION:Hanscom AFB, MA Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000 ... Bachelor's Degree in a professional engineering discipline with 3 years directly related experience ...

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Astrion

$115K - $125K/yr

Overview MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEER WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA Salary Range: $115,000-$125 ... Bachelor's Degree in a professional engineering discipline with 3 years directly related experience ...

KPF

Model Making Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Experience with Professional Model Shop or advanced CNC workflows. * Experience with woodworking, one-to-one prototyping, or other physical craft * Prior experience in a professional architecture or ...

Vangard, Inc.

Model Validator

Malvern, PA · On-site

The Model Risk Management (MRM) Team, part of Vanguard's second line of defense, is seeking an experienced model risk professional to support independent oversight of quantitative models used across ...

Vanguard Group

Model Validator

Malvern, PA · On-site

The Model Risk Management (MRM) Team, part of Vanguard's second line of defense, is seeking an experienced model risk professional to support independent oversight of quantitative models used across ...

Vanguard Group, Inc.

Model Validator

Malvern, PA · On-site

The Model Risk Management (MRM) Team, part of Vanguard's second line of defense, is seeking an experienced model risk professional to support independent oversight of quantitative models used across ...

Maryland Institute College of Art

Model

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Work within the guidelines of professionalism as determined by the model coordinator and the Maryland Institute College of Art * Communicate with coordinator in a timely manner when called with a ...

434 Marketing

Model Call

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

434 Marketing & Consulting is looking for models for upcoming social media and brand shoots for our ... to be professional headshots). We'll review submissions as new shoots arise to find the best fit ...

434 Marketing

Model Call

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

434 Marketing & Consulting is looking for models for upcoming social media and brand shoots for our ... to be professional headshots). We'll review submissions as new shoots arise to find the best fit ...

434 Marketing

Model Call

Lynchburg, VA

434 Marketing & Consulting is looking for models for upcoming social media and brand shoots for our ... to be professional headshots). We'll review submissions as new shoots arise to find the best fit ...

Hasana, Inc.

Model Casting

Chicago, IL · On-site

We are looking for different types of models, in almost every age, size and ethnicity. Photo ... not need professional pictures. If you have them we will accept them, but generally we prefer ...

Hasana, Inc.

Model Casting

New York, NY

We are looking for different types of models, in almost every age, size and ethnicity. Photo ... not need professional pictures. If you have them we will accept them, but generally we prefer ...

Hasana, Inc.

Model Casting

Chicago, IL · On-site

We are looking for different types of models, in almost every age, size and ethnicity. Photo ... not need professional pictures. If you have them we will accept them, but generally we prefer ...

The Retail Group

Promotional Model

Las Vegas, NV

$20 - $25/hr

Retail Enterprises Corp. is seeking outgoing and professional promotional models to represent our brand, interact with potential customers, and help drive store traffic. This is a new initiative we ...

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Model-Based Systems Engineer

ASTRION, INC.

Bedford, MA • On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Overview

MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEER

WORK LOCATION:Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000

** depending on customer requirements when awarded

JOB STATUS:Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: MUST have active Secret clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERat HANSCOM AFB located in Bedford Massachusettsproviding support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate Aerospace Management SystemsDivision (AFLCMC/ESA). The Aerospace Management Systems Division programs, develops, delivers, and sustains air traffic management, CNS/ATM avionics expertise, and weather sensing/forecast capabilities enabling military, civil, and allied and foreign military sales customers to achieve their mission.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level Clearance
  • Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in a professional engineering discipline with 3 years directly related experience 3 must be within the DoD, OR
      • 7 years of directly related experience 5 of which must be in the DoD

PREFERRED QUALIFICIATIONS / SKILLS

  • Education:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field
  • Years of experience:10+ years of experience with at least 5 years working in the DoD sector
  • Certifications: OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder, Intermediate Certification
  • Experience in SysML model creation.
  • Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architect (highly desired).
  • Experience with Dassault software (3DExperience, Enovia, Catia) (desired).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual will provideMODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERsupport that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system-based engineering to the acquisition process.

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Develop, author, and maintain system architecture, network, and data flow diagrams for complex meteorological and communication systems
  • Lead and execute Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities using SysML, UML, and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Create and manage digital engineering artifacts including accreditation boundaries, system topologies, and federated enterprise models
  • Brief senior government leadership, program managers, and technical teams on architecture designs, model progress, and technical solutions
  • Mentor and train personnel on MBSE methodologies, digital engineering environments, and toolsets
  • Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and FFRDC partners to ensure model federation and architectural alignment
  • Support cybersecurity and system authorization efforts, including development of documentation for IATT and ATO processes
  • Analyze technical challenges and develop innovative solutions using digital modeling techniques

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