Model-Based Systems Engineer - Level III
1 day ago
Aberdeen
Job DescriptionDescription* This position is contingent upon ACI’s successful award of the associated government contract. * All prospective applicants will be contacted to discuss contract timelines, the process associated with hiring for this role, and award decisions progress. Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Model-Based Systems Engineer to serve as part of ACI’s Government Programs Team supporting CPE ISW for IEW&S HQs SETA. Duties and Responsibilities: A Models-Based Systems Engineer at ACI is responsible for focusing on leveraging model-based systems engineering tools and practices to enable efficient planning, integration, and validation of tactical applications supporting situational awareness platforms. A successful Model-Based Systems Engineer at ACI will: • Develop and maintain SysML/UML-based models to support system architecture, behavior, interface definitions, and requirements traceability for ATAK plugins and core functionality., • Translate stakeholder requirements into functional models that inform software development and integration plans., • Support system decomposition and definition of component-level interactions across ATAK plugins, core services, and TAK Server interfaces., • Collaborate with software developers, integration engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure alignment between modeled architecture and software implementation., • Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews as a representative of the systems engineering team., • Support verification and validation activities by aligning test cases with modeled requirements and scenarios., • Contribute to documentation deliverables, including interface control documents (ICDs), system design documents (SDDs), and modeling standards., • Design and implement network solutions, including LAN/WAN/VPN architectures and secure topologies., • Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, utilizing both hands-on diagnostics and automated tools., • Apply network security best practices to protect systems and data from internal and external threats., • Write scripts for automation and system management using Python and PowerShell., • Collaborate on multidisciplinary R&D projects, integrating scientific and engineering approaches., • Maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration guides, and SOPs.A Model-Based Systems Engineer who fits our team is: Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfullyInquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly. Required Qualifications • Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship., • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Top Secret w/SCI security clearance., • Bachelor's degree in related field and eight (8) years of experience, or, • Master's degree in a related field and five years of experience, • Solid understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)., • Hands-on experience with network operating systems (Windows Server, Linux)., • Proficiency with network design and configuration tools., • Proficiency with modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect., • Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, RDS, and associated cloud architecture., • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities., • Prior experience with TAK plugin development or TAK Server integration., • Knowledge of DoD software acquisition lifecycle and digital engineering policy (e.g., DoDI 5000.97)., • INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification., • Familiarity with geospatial formats (GeoPackage, KML) and tactical messaging standards (Cursor-on-Target)., • Experience supporting proposal writing or technical volume input for federal contracts is a plus., • Experience in research, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure projects., • Experience with military software and System of System testing., • Competitive salary, • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, • Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans, • Retirement Savings Plan, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Parental Leave, • Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program