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BEST IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONSPrincipal Model-Based Systems Engineer
BEST IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (STR) seeks a remote Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer to join its Systems Development Division. This full-time position involves…
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BEST IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (STR) seeks a remote Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer to join its Systems Development Division. This full-time position involves working across diverse Department of Defense mission sectors, helping the organization adopt digital engineering methods, tools, and processes. The selected professional will guide multi-disciplinary teams in utilizing SysML and Cameo for model-based requirements management, traceability, and customization, aligning program lifecycles with digital engineering goals.…
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BEST IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (STR) seeks a remote Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer to join its Systems Development Division. This full-time position involves working across diverse Department of Defense mission sectors, helping the organization adopt digital engineering methods, tools, and processes. The selected professional will guide multi-disciplinary teams in utilizing SysML and Cameo for model-based requirements management, traceability, and customization, aligning program lifecycles with digital engineering goals. The role suits experienced systems engineers with software development backgrounds who want to mentor junior personnel and advance model-based engineering practices.
STR is a growing technology enterprise specializing in advanced research and development for national security, intelligence, and defense sectors. The firm focuses on areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, next-generation sensors, sonar, radar, communications, and electronic warfare. Dedicated to fostering a collaborative learning environment, the company aims to push technological boundaries to enhance global security.
Responsibilities
- Lead development initiatives through the systems engineering lifecycle utilizing model-based systems engineering methodologies aligned with Department of Defense digital engineering objectives
- Guide teams and implement structured systems engineering approaches using SysML within Cameo and MagicDraw
- Provide instruction and mentorship to other systems engineers regarding model-based systems engineering practices
- Collaborate closely with domain specialists and software engineering teams to achieve design objectives and digital engineering goals
Requirements
- Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance with the capability to attain a Top Secret clearance, necessitating United States citizenship
- Technical project lead experience
- Minimum of ten years of professional experience as a systems engineer or in a related discipline
- Minimum of five years of hands-on experience utilizing SysML models within Cameo or comparable software
- Experience working with open architecture and software-intensive systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an allied technical field
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- Ten or more years of background in architecting systems via system modeling platforms
- Subject matter knowledge in radar, electronic warfare, acoustic systems, antenna apertures, sensor resource management, sea/air/space platforms, large-scale platform test systems, cyber-physical systems, or open system architectures including UCI, OMS, and COARPS
- Competency in programming languages such as Java, C/C++, or Python
- Background in agile software development
- Familiarity with specific government open architectures like Open Mission Systems
Core Skills
Benefits
- Full-time salary range between $206,000 and $284,000 per year
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Is this position remote?
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What is the salary range for this job?
The full-time annual salary range is $206,000 to $284,000, determined by factors such as experience, education, key skills, and security clearances.
What security clearance is required?
Applicants must hold an active Department of Defense Secret Clearance and possess the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance, which requires United States citizenship.
What experience level is needed for this role?
Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience as a systems engineer or in a related field, along with at least 5 years of experience working with SysML models in Cameo or a similar tool.
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