Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

DESE Research, Inc. seeks multiple Senior Engineers with expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering Environments (DEE). The selected candidates will serve on our MBSE team in support of Boeing and programs such as the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Systems Integration and Test Readiness (GMD-SITR) Program. Our team actively supports the MDA/Boeing Digital Engineering team, providing MBSE resources that enable our customer to develop and deploy a Missile Defense System to protect our homeland, armed services, families, and friends.

This position will work 100% on-site in Huntsville, AL.

Job Details:

• Apply traditional systems engineering methodologies to complex missile systems in alignment with program requirements and objectives.
• Utilize SysML/Cameo and UAF to model system architectures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate operational needs into system requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise on best practices and tool usage.
• Interface with stakeholders, both internal and from the U.S. government, to gather requirements, provide updates, and solicit feedback.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring all system requirements are met and validated.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in systems engineering and continuously seek opportunities to implement improvements.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, briefings, and other documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of Systems Engineering experience for defense or aerospace applications.
• 2+ years of experience in Model Based Systems Engineering and/or Digital Engineering.
• A solid working knowledge of systems architectures, requirements engineering, requirements verification, systems test, and system integration.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. government missile system programs or similar complex systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex technical problems.
• Practical written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to various audiences.
• Candidates must be dedicated, solutions-oriented professionals who can collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver results.
• A working knowledge of MBSE tools (Cameo and SysML), DOORS, UAF, etc.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of and interest in Digital Engineering concepts, including Digital Twins, Digital Threads, Digital Engineering Environments, and Digital Dashboards.
• Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and their application in systems engineering.

Required Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's or higher in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering. A degree in other STEM fields may be acceptable with appropriate MBSE experience.

Why employee's love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employee's. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.