Zel Technologies LLC · 22 hours ago
Sr. Systems Engineer-MBSE
Zel Technologies is seeking resourceful and innovative multi‑disciplined individuals with RF, electrical, electronic, mechanical, and information‑systems engineering experience to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced electrical and electronic systems for unmanned systems (UxS). This position provides on‑site systems development, prototype integration, prototype design, operational field support, and test support.
National DefenseAerospaceSoftwareMilitary
Responsibilities
Provide electrical engineering support for UxS advanced technology development, including the creation of system architectures and requirements in accordance with applicable Navy standards
Lead the design and development of electrical and electronic system architectures for UxS platforms and subsystems, including vehicle control, power conversion/distribution, and sensor integration
Support the development of vehicle control, power control, power conversion, and power distribution systems, including interface control to input sources and output loads
Oversee integration of electrical systems with mechanical, software, and communication subsystems
Interface with fabrication and prototyping teams to ensure manufacturability and quality of electrical builds
Support in‑house technology development initiatives, including feasibility assessments of proposals and ongoing projects from government, academia, and industry
Apply systems engineering and project management processes, including requirements development and traceability
Prepare technical and logistics documentation related to design improvements and performance requirements
Provide design recommendations for complex multi‑discipline systems
Provide operational support to fielded systems
Prepare statements of work, cost estimates, presentations, reports, and conduct technical research to support design and prototyping
Support project planning, design, development, and execution for research, development, investigations, analyses, demonstrations, and testing
Recommend improvements in design, operation, maintenance, and safety for assigned systems and equipment
Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, providing technical recommendations and refinement strategies
Report on project status, risks, expenditures, and execution progress
Integrate multiple components and COTS/GOTS systems into various platforms and payloads at the system level
Plan, lead, and conduct hardware development and modification activities to adapt vendor‑manufactured hardware to meet Government needs
Analyze problems, define risks, and rapidly develop mitigation plans
Design and implement payloads or other equipment involving mechanical, electrical, software, and structural engineering
Demonstrate adaptability, innovation, creativity, and leadership on mission‑critical projects
Perform other duties as assigned to accomplish mission goals
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen
Must possess a Secret clearance
BA/BS in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience
Successful background and drug screening check
Experience applying MBSE methodologies to system architecture, requirements development, and system integration
Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain system models using industry-standard MBSE tools
Familiarity with digital engineering practices and model-centric design workflows
Experience generating system views, behavior diagrams, and interface definitions using SysML-based tools
Preferred
Previous experience with Government R&D
Engineering background supporting unmanned systems programs
Five (5) years of experience in UxS operations, maintenance, design, research, development, experimentation, and/or testing
Preferred experience with the following systems engineering concepts and tools: SysML v2 modeling language, Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw, MATLAB / Python, Capella, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect
Preferred Professional Certifications: OMG (OCSMP) Systems Modeling Language Professional Certification, INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP), INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k immediate vesting with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bonuses for performance
Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
Educational assistance and special training programs
Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
Group life insurance (Company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
Health and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Employee discounts on various services and products