Systems Engineer/MBSE

John H. Northrop & Associates
Huntsville, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Systems Engineer

Overview:

JHNA is seeking a Systems Engineer with experience as a modeling practitioner for a Model-Based Systems Engineer initiative for PEO Aviation. This role will require on-site support in the Huntsville, AL area.

JHNA is a Digital Engineering firm focused on providing engineering and technical services primarily to DoD's Aviation communities. JHNA is a critical partner to these communities providing MBSE, MOSA, and platform security (cyber and anti-tamper) support. JHNA offers highly competitive benefit packages and a culture that fosters teamwork and collaboration all while supporting our Warfighter!

Roles/Responsibilities:

The System Engineers will perform systems engineering and technical management of development projects from the conceptual design phase and continuing throughout development and later life cycle phases. The focus of the role will be implementing MBSE techniques to support Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial system architectures.

  • Design and develop MBSE solutions for new start programs and for the transformation of existing legacy systems using previously developed system engineering documentation.
  • Improve standardization and interoperability in a digitally integrated modeling environment while protecting Intellectual Property and classification data rights.
  • Develop and improve best practices for MBSE methodology and ontology associated with parametric analysis based on SysML modeling tools capability, customized project profiles, and advanced computational mathematical tools.
  • Develop and improve model viewpoint definitions specific to stakeholder needs based on MBSE methodology and ontology best practices. Included is the development of validation rules to ensure conformance to project modeling standards.
  • Develop, review, and adjudicate MBSE deliverables for internal and external stakeholders; identify models with capabilities that may be leveraged across the stakeholder's enterprise.
  • Support workforce development (internally and externally) by developing and delivering training material that captures the continual evolution of MBSE best practices and innovations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, software engineering, Chemical engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
  • 3 or more years of Systems Engineering support experience using MBSE techniques.
  • Understanding of the use of UML, SysML, BPMN, DoDAF/UAF languages and frameworks.
  • Experience using SysML tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody, NoMagic, or other MBSE tools.
  • Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques to capture structure, behavior, requirements, interfaces, and parametric aspects of the system both logical and physical.
  • Express system elements and artifacts using requirements diagrams, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, state machine diagrams, use case diagrams, block definition diagrams, internal block diagrams, package diagrams, and parametric diagrams.
  • Expertise in building and assessing systems engineering and architecture models using modeling methodologies to conduct technical assessments and recommendations that inform key technical decisions.
  • Coordinate activities across stakeholders to define, manage and meet interdependencies between subsystems to meet requirements.
  • Develop documentation and technical presentations as required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to work in self-directed work environment.
  • Ability to work in a distributed team environment.

Desired Qualifications :

  • 4 or more years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, or related disciplines.
  • Master's degree in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, or related.
  • System engineering experience working within DoD and commercial communities.
  • Experience in applying advanced MBSE techniques to devising new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems in the areas of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), use cases, workflow models, and other relevant artifacts that capture the mission, capabilities, and functions of the system.
  • Experience in enterprise architecture modeling using common frameworks (DoDAF, MODAF, TOGAF, etc.).
  • INCOSE certification, especially CSEP.
  • OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP™)
  • Possess an active TS/SCI level security clearance

JHNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Posted 2026-03-20

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