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Model Based Systems Engineer Lead

Location Sterling Heights, Michigan Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2103756 Posted Date 05/16/2025
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Model Based Systems Engineer Lead

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Program Summary

KBR’s Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Army’s Aviation and Ground soldiers with project based and full-time personnel support services. KBR sets the standard with a wide range of services including Government Engineering, Logistics, Business, and International focuses, while ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellence in contract deliverables.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Model Based System Engineer (MBSE) Lead familiar with DoD aircraft and ground vehicle systems and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods. This candidate will provide direct support to Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and translate requirements into acquisition strategies. In this role, you will be working directly with our clients using model-based systems engineering to solve complex technical and business challenges. As part of a team, you will use analytical and problem-solving skills to help our clients meet long-term process digitization goals, creating a collaborative digital environment that enables readiness, affordability, and innovation to support our nation’s warfighters.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Apply Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods to perform requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration, and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineer
  • Analyze existing and approved platform requirements documentation (Capabilities Development Document, System Requirements Document, etc.)
  • Use requirements analysis to create and maintain the Government Reference Architecture (GRA) and/or Enterprise Architecture Framework (WAF) in Cameo Enterprise Architecture or similar SysML tool
  • Modify and update platform models on a regular basis to reflect DoD acquisition strategies, specific technical sub-categories, and define basic mission activities and modeling
  • Produce and deliver MBSE models as supplements to numerous Program acquisition documents including the Acquisition Strategy Plan, Statement of Work, Systems Engineering Plan, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, and others as needed.
  • Develop system CONOPS, architecture, and interface definitions of complex systems in an MBSE environment
  • Support effective transition of existing systems engineering and technical data packages (TDPs) from traditional document-based processes to reusable model-based artifacts
  • Support management of models and derived work products consistent with project configuration and data management processes and standards.
  • Conduct walkthroughs and formal reviews of system requirements and architecture models developed using SysML and MBSE processes
  • Perform detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements
  • Collaborate with systems engineering leads as well as domain and discipline subject matter experts (SMEs) to tailor MBSE to project scope and cost and schedule constraints.
  • Translate processes from traditional document-based system engineering efforts to delivery of model-based work products to customers
  • Train others on MBSE concepts and tools
  • Develop Cameo models compliant to the Future Vertical Lift Architecture Framework (FAF) Component Specification Modules (CSM) Enterprise Product Architecture (EPA) of Large Area Display and Digital Backbone for Army aviation usage.
  • Define the Product Life Cycle Management and model management/configuration management plans for army aviation.
  • Support Department of Army Digital Engineering Pathfinder Program identified risk, mitigation strategies, and lessons learned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with a minimum of 15 years of related experience (advanced degrees may be applicable in lieu of experience)
  • Experience in Cameo SysML Modeling to develop models of system requirements, architecture/design, and/or interfaces.
  • Able to synthesize knowledge from multiple domains to apply to new, complicated problems
  • DoD Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain a Secret or to gain a Top Secret/SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience to include IRAD management and software development
  • Understanding of the Army’s Digital Transformation guidance and initiatives
  • Proposal management experience for FEDSIM efforts.
  •  Experience applying SysML-based MBSE methods, tools, and frameworks to develop rigorous specifications and models of commercial and/or DoD systems/components.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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