KBR

SeniorModel-BasedSystemsEngineer(MBSE)

$115–174k Carlsbad, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) at KBR. Skills: Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, System modeling, Architecture maturation. Develop system models. Develop mission models”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical depth

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizen, TS/SCI clearance, Special Access security clearance, Work onsite in classified facility

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

US Citizen with current TS/SCI, Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related technical discipline, Minimum 5 years of experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering, Experience with NoMagic/Cameo suite, Proficiency in SysML, Proficiency in system modeling methodologies, Proficiency in object-oriented analysis/design

Nice to Have

Familiarity with analytical/simulation tools, Experience developing executable system models, Programming experience in Python, Java, or JavaScript, Experience working in Agile engineering environments, Experience with UAF or DoDAF architecture frameworks

What You'll Do.

Develop system models

Develop mission models

Develop architecture models

Perform trade studies

Perform analysis of alternatives

Assess system performance

Maintain traceability between requirements and design

Maintain traceability between design and verification

Track measures of effectiveness

Track technical performance measures

Collaborate with engineering teams

Mature system architectures

Support design reviews

Maintain model baselines

Maintain configuration integrity

Maintain model quality

Support development of executable models

Support analytical workflows

Prepare model products

Present model findings

Present technical insights

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-disciplinary engineering teams; Cross-functional engineering teams

Communication Scope

Present findings; Present insights

Full Job Description

**Title:** Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success. Our **Carlsbad, CA team** is seeking a **Mid-Level Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) **to support a classified all-domain mission system development program for the Department of War**.** In this role, you will develop system and mission-level models that inform capability design, integration, and verification across a complex engineering environment. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to perform trade studies, mature architectures, and maintain model traceability from requirements to verification activities. Work is conducted onsite in a classified facility, where modeling rigor, analytical depth, and configuration discipline are essential. **Roles & Responsibilities:** * Develop descriptive **system, mission, and architecture** models using SysML and MBSE best practices. * Integrate MBSE tools to **perform trade studies, analysis of alternatives ( AoA),** and system performance assessments. * Establish and maintain full traceability between requirements, design elements, risks, schedules, and verification artifacts. * Track **measures of effectiveness (MOEs) and technical performance measures** (TPMs) to inform engineering decisions. * Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to mature system architectures and support design reviews. * Maintain model baselines, configuration integrity, and quality using collaborative model repositories and version co

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