Systems Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced **Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)** to support enterprise and system-level engineering for the FAA’s **next-generation air traffic control systems** , including modernization efforts across **STARS, ERAM** , and the broader **NAS infrastructure** .

This position involves applying advanced systems engineering practices, model-based approaches, and cross-domain integration knowledge to support the full FAA **Acquisition Management System (AMS)** lifecycle—from investment analysis through acquisition, development, and implementation oversight.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills to help deliver mission-critical systems that support **safe, efficient, and scalable operations** across the national airspace.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Requirements Engineering & MBSE Development**

+ Capture and manage system-level and enterprise requirements using **model-based systems engineering (MBSE)** techniques and tools.

+ Apply systems modeling languages (e.g., **SysML** **, UML** ) to represent and trace requirements through logical and physical system models.

+ Lead development of:

+ **Use cases and operational scenarios**

+ **Functional decomposition**

+ **CONOPS translation and stakeholder needs analysis**

+ **Requirements definition and traceability using DOORS and** **SysML** **tools**

+ Translate operational needs into model-based requirements and architecture elements with traceable logic.

**Architecture Design & Systems Modeling**

+ Design and maintain comprehensive architecture views including:

+ **System Views** – Interfaces, subsystems, integration patterns

+ **Operational Views** – Functional scenarios and user interaction flows

+ **Technical Views** – Infrastructure, procedural, and performance frameworks

+ **All Views** – Project-level system dictionaries, capability matrices, and traceability

+ Utilize MBSE platforms such as **Cameo, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect** to generate architecture models and system behaviors.

+ Apply **Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)** or equivalent to support enterprise-wide alignment and cross-domain modeling.

+ Develop and validate **simulation models** , activity diagrams, parametric models, and performance indicators using analytical techniques and modeling platforms.

**Functional & Gap Analysis**

+ Conduct **shortfall/gap analyses** to assess where legacy or in-development systems do not meet stakeholder or regulatory requirements.

+ Recommend architectural, technical, or functional improvements to address gaps and enable next-gen operational goals.

+ Evaluate safety risks, **human-system integration** , performance thresholds, and interface constraints.

**Technical Oversight & Implementation Support**

+ Support the transition from architecture and design to implementation, including reviews of:

+ Contractor-developed designs

+ Test plans and system verification artifacts

+ Traceability and validation efforts against FAA performance objectives

+ Ensure design alignment with enterprise requirements and **FAA AMS lifecycle checkpoints**

**Enterprise Integration & Stakeholder Engagement**

+ Collaborate with FAA program offices, stakeholders, and contractors to align engineering artifacts with operational needs and **regulatory mandates** .

+ Engage stakeholders to elicit, validate, and refine requirements across NAS domains.

+ Provide **technical leadership** and **facilitation of stakeholder meetings** , workshops, and architecture reviews.

+ Maintain awareness of **legacy FAA systems,** **new technologies** , and **emerging architectures** (e.g., cloud, SWIM, Zero Trust, open architecture initiatives) to inform modernization strategies.

+ Evaluate end-to-end system design alternatives based on established **architectural patterns** and operational context.

Required Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

+ U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder with at least 3 years of U.S. residency.

+ Demonstrated expertise in:

+ **MBSE tools** (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect) and **systems modeling languages** (SysML, UML)

+ **Requirements engineering** using model-based approaches

+ **Use case development** , **functional decomposition** , and **stakeholder needs analysis**

+ **Simulation and analysis** methods for system behavior and performance evaluation

+ Strong understanding of:

+ Technical integration of **software, hardware, and procedural systems** in air traffic environments.

+ Ability to manage and guide **highly technical teams** , while facilitating communication across **engineering, operations, and non-technical stakeholder groups** .

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

**Required Education and years**

**Level I**

+ 0-4 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field.

+ **Substitution:** High school degree and an additional 6 years of experience

**Salary Ranges:** $70,000 - $109,375

**Level II**

+ 5-9 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field.

+ **Substitution:**

+ Masters degree with 3-7 years of experience would qualify

+ PHD degree with 0-4 years of experience would qualify

+ Highschool degree with a minimum of 14 years total.

**Salary Ranges:** $77,000 - $120,275

**Level III**

+ 10-15 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field.

+ Substitution:

+ Masters degree with 8-13 years of experience would qualify

+ PHD degree with 5-10 years of experience would qualify

+ Highschool degree with a minimum of 24 years total.

**Salary Ranges:** $93,200 - $145,550

**Level IV**

+ 16-24 years of experience a Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field.

+ Substitution:

+ Masters degree with 14-22 years of experience would qualify

+ PHD degree with 11-19 years of experience would qualify

+ Highschool degree with a minimum of 26 years total.

**Salary Ranges:** $124,000 - $193,750

Desired Qualifications

+ Master’s or Ph.D. in Systems Engineering or related field (may substitute for experience).
+ Experience with FAA NAS systems or comparable transportation/defense infrastructure programs.

+ Familiarity with enterprise and architectural frameworks such as **DoDAF** **, UAF, TOGAF** .

+ Experience supporting **test and evaluation** , performance analysis, or verification/validation efforts.

+ Exposure to **cost-benefit analysis** , **investment justification** , or AMS business case support.
+ Strong understanding of
+ FAA’s **Acquisition Management System (AMS)** and investment lifecycle
+ **Air Traffic Management (ATM)** domain concepts and NAS operational architecture.
+ **Legacy FAA systems** and current technologies used within the NAS.

Overview

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Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.

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Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws.

The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $71,800.00 - USD $112,150.00 /Yr.

Required Skill Profession

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