MBSE Systems Engineering R&D Engineer

Position: MBSE Systems Engineering R&D Engineer 1/2
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level** .

This is an opportunity to be part of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years. Q-20, W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization Group, defines, develops, and fields the warhead system for the newest Navy sub-launched ballistic missile weapon program. We support the DoD/Navy SSP and DoE/NNSA customers in defining the mission need and corresponding technical and programmatic requirements. The W93 collaborates closely with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Lockheed Martin Space design agencies, developing the re-entry system, ensuring safe, secure, & reliable warhead performance and a relevant nuclear deterrent.

Q-20 also incorporates the production agency teams (KCNSC, Pantex, SRS, Y-12, LANL, and SNL) tightly into the design, qualification, and realization processes.

Q-20 is seeking an early-career Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to support the development and implementation of digital engineering capabilities across the W93/Mk7 development effort. This position offers an opportunity to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, maintain, and apply system models that support requirements management, architecture development, interface definition, design analysis, and system verification activities.

As an R&D Engineer, you will work closely with systems engineers, designers, subject matter experts, and program stakeholders to develop model-based representations of complex systems and enable data-driven engineering decisions. We are looking for a collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, learning new methodologies, and contributing to the Laboratory's digital engineering transformation.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** R&D Engineer 1 $ 96,600 - $158,000*
* Ideal applicants will have experience in the following areas:

+ Developing and maintaining SysML-based models that capture system requirements, behavior, structure, interfaces, and verification relationships

+ Supporting systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, architecture development, interface management, and technical baseline development

+ Applying MBSE methodologies and best practices to improve engineering rigor, traceability, and communication across stakeholders

+ Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to collect, organize, and model technical information

+ Generating model-based artifacts, technical documentation, diagrams, and reports to support engineering reviews and decision-making

+ Supporting model verification, validation, consistency checks, and configuration management activities

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams

** R&D Engineer 2 $ 106,400 - $176,000*
* In addition to the requirements listed above:

+ Demonstrated ability to independently develop and maintain complex system models supporting multiple stakeholders

+ Experience establishing model structures, modeling conventions, and traceability strategies

+ Experience integrating requirements, architecture, interfaces, and verification information within an MBSE environment

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze model data and communicate technical findings to engineering and management audiences

+ Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small technical efforts

+ Experience supporting technical reviews, audits, and model-based deliverables

** Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 1:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. Candidates meeting the degree requirement but not the experience requirement may be considered through an exception process.

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