MBSE Systems Engineer
DCS Corporation
Dayton, OH
Phalanx Griffon (PG) is the Air Force’s flagship airborne node connecting warfighters to decision‑quality data across the DAF BATTLE NETWORK. As Journeyman Systems Engineer, you will own the digital thread that turns brilliant ideas into flight‑ready capability for Major Release 2 (FY 25 – 27)—driving requirements, architecture, and model‑based systems engineering across hardware (Nomad), software (Smith), and operations (Watch).
Essential Job Functions:
Seeking a Systems Engineer experienced in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods to support the Air Force. This role will explore how future military systems enable our fighting force through defining requirements, architectures, and interfaces for the systems that will then be used in conducting detailed analysis. MBSE tools such as NoMagic Cameo Systems Modeler (CSM) will be used to create SysML models that will be the basis of simulations of the system as well as managing the requirements to:
· Capture, decompose, and trace system level requirements.
· Analyze, define, and refine architectures, and interfaces.
· Develop system structure and behavior.
· Collaborate with government stakeholders, software, test, mechanical and electrical teams.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6-10 years of experience in one of these areas: systems engineering, software engineering test engineering or related field .
Additional 4 years of experience will be acceptable in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Must have an active DoD TS clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Experience working in a SIL environment.
Experience with SysML, preferably using Cameo/MagicDraw.
Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally from informal one-on-one discussions or in a small group environment.
Ability to work within a dynamic work environment, ability to handle multiple tasks at once (multi-task).
Desired Skills:
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
Familiar with Agile Methodologies, preferably SCRUM or Kanban.
Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket.
OCSMP (OMG Certification for Systems Modeling Professionals).
Experience with executable SysML simulation capabilities and scripting languages.
Experience with MBSE methodologies such as Magicgrid.
Understanding of military CONOPS.
About the Company
DCS Corporation
DCS provides engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the Department of Defense and other customers focused on national security. As employee owners, we recognize that hiring and retaining the best talent is crucial to our mission. Our focus on personal growth and continual improvement is consistent with our corporate goals of professional and business excellence.