Model Based Systems Engineer

 LinQuest is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our team in Albuquerque, NM.  An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required. An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret will be considered. 

*Newly awarded 5 year contract*

In this role, you will support the Nuclear Weapons Center Air Delivered Capabilities Directorate to develop and maintain system models to support acquisition, modernization, and sustainment of air delivered nuclear weapon systems.  By leveraging a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, the person in this position will help integrate and execute life cycle activities, including modernization, tech refresh, and emerging requirements in accordance with DoD and DOE acquisition processes.

Responsibilities:

• Implement MBSE methodologies to develop, analyze, and maintain system models in support of acquisition, modernization, and sustainment of air delivered nuclear weapon systems.
• Use models as an integral part of the analytical workflow that includes requirements, analysis, design (developer), implementation, and verification of a capability or system throughout the acquisition life cycle.
• Use multi-attribute tradespace exploration (MATE) to generate insights into design solutions through enumeration and evaluation of performance, cost, and value models.
• Capture data and maintain consistent systems definition as the program evolves as part of a continuous digital thread of information through sustainment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build models to analyze complex system requirements and provide innovative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Work closely with project stakeholders including requirements SMEs, project managers, and integration and test engineers, to gather and refine system modeling requirements.
• Some travel to support customer mission and goals may be required

Required Skills/Experience:

• 7 years of Systems Engineering and 2 years of MBSE experience relating to Aerospace and Defense projects, such as major weapons systems or major programs e.g., Acquisition Category (ACAT) desired. 
• Proficiency in Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) modeling language.
• Able to convey complex technical concepts to stakeholders, including scientists, engineers, program managers, and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, including a matrixed environment.
• Able to work in a secure, confined location.
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility highly desired; will consider a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics highly desired.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Nuclear weapon system background highly desired
• Familiarity with air delivered weapons and associated platforms

Compensation:

• The salary for this position ranges from approximately $120,000 to $180,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enable defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrated end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more!  For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000