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# Model-Based Systems Engineer - ELSYS - (Open Rank)

- **Company:** The Georgia Tech Research Institute
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Visual Studio Online, MagicDraw, Jupyter, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, DODAF
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88268523/1

## About the Role

* Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles and their application within the context of developing defense systems
 * Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

 * Active Top Secret Clearance
 * Familiarity with Systems Modeling tools such as Magic Draw, Cameo Enterprise Architect, and Teamwork Cloud
 * Familiarity with the DoD Acquisition Processes (DoD 5000) and Modular Open Systems Approach
 * Experience with requirements development and management
 * Familiarity with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) v1 and/or v2
 * Knowledge of Systems, Aerospace, Automotive, and/or Industrial Engineering
 * Familiarity with the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
 * Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
 * Experience with software development and/or modeling and simulation tools such as Python, Java, Jupyter, VS Code, and/or Git

Travel Requirements

10% - 25% travel
Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

 * 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other related degree

## Description

* Create product or system definitions and conduct initial requirements analysis
 * Develop technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes
 * Author UAF models capturing stakeholder needs and resulting enterprise architectures
 * Author SysML models capturing system requirements and design
 * Author data models capturing system data requirements and design
 * Analyze product or system functionality as defined by requirements
 * Interface with and learn how to work with disparate engineering teams for technical tasking

Additional Responsibilities

 * Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering methods to support the DoD's digital transformation
 * Support Team and Task Leads in advising customer's on how MBSE interfaces with the goals of their organization
 * Support Business Development and Outreach activities
 * Lead small to mid-sized technical tasks and/or teams


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