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AV · 6 hours ago

Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer - M&S Enterprise Engineering

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to provide technical and advisory assistance to the Missile Defense Agency. The role involves leading systems engineering duties, defining requirements, and facilitating engineering transformation initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Performs and leads systems engineering duties to elicit stakeholder requirements and mission needs
Defines requirements, performs functional analysis using Model-based Systems Engineering techniques and tools
Drafts and reviews technical documents and supports technical reviews
Facilitates M&S and digital engineering transformation initiatives, and represent Enterprise Engineering in agency tiger teams and working groups

Qualification

Model-Based Systems EngineeringSystems Modeling Language (SysML)MBSE tools IBM RhapsodyMBSE tools CameoDoD Architecture FrameworkIntegrated requirements tools (DOORs NG)MBSE certificationsBallistic Missile Defense System experienceTeam collaborationEffective communication

Required

Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field and 12+ years of related professional experience
Active Secret clearance
Experience leading Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities and projects for complex systems, preferably DoD Weapon Systems
Extensive experience with MBSE and Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
Experience with languages used for architecture modeling (i.e. DoD Architecture Framework and (Unified Architecture Framework (UAF))
Mastery of MBSE tools, such as IBM Rhapsody and Cameo, and integrated requirements tools, such as DOORs NG
Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical and non-MBSE trained people
Experience following MBSE processes, such as IBM Harmony

Preferred

Doctorate in applicable field is a plus
MBSE certifications and training (i.e. OMG, INCOSE, etc.)
Ballistic Missile Defense System (MDS) domain experience working in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Experience with definition, design, development, verification and validation, and analysis of MDS M&S (ground test and constructive or distributed virtual simulation of the MDS and its elements and components)
Experience with analysis, test, and systems engineering of M&S for one or more elements of the MDS (i.e. Patriot, THAAD, GMD, Sensors, or C2)
Exposure to MDA test events and activities supported by M&S products and services
Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skill sets and backgrounds
Energetic, motivated, self-starting

Benefits

Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown

Company

At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.68B
2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M

Leadership Team

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Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
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Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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