Job Description
About us
Kitty Hawk Technologies is a fast growing service and technology innovator that assists in delivering lean and effective solutions to our customers. We work alongside our Government Partners in developing innovative technology to support some of our nation’s most important defense initiatives.
Kitty Hawk employees work closely with our customers to develop solutions that support national engineering and security missions. The ideal candidate will support our team in providing program support to the Department of Defense (DoD). In addition to receiving a competitive salary and health benefits, the Model Based Systems Engineer(s) will join a motivated, supportive, talented, and technically accomplished team. Kitty Hawk Technologies also offers a flexible work environment and culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Candidates must be results oriented and have the ability to work in a well-organized, logical and systematic manner. They will set clear objectives, monitor progress, take corrective action and control performance levels to maintain high internal customer satisfaction. They will also possess deep insight into customer requirements and will maintain the ability to ethically influence those requirements. They will have the ability to clearly define and clearly articulate compelling solutions and will require an ability to quickly assimilate and apply complex technical information.
The Model-based Systems Engineer role(s) requires candidates to have three (3) or more years of professional experience supporting MBSE.
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Additional Requirements & Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, operations, research, or other data science discipline.
– Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required – U.S. Citizenship is required.
– Familiarity with MBSE principles and SysML.
– Experience supporting cross-platform collaboration using MBSE and/or digital environments.
– Experience with developing DoDAF models and viewpoints.
– Must be a quick learner who adapts easily to frequently changing requirements and thrives in an exciting environment.
Desired Skills
– Experience developing System of Systems (SoS) architectures
– Knowledge of US Navy programs and architectures
– Experience supporting cross-SYSCOM engineering efforts
– Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and Teamwork Cloud
– Knowledge of tactical data links
– Exercise independent judgment and work autonomously with minimal supervision
– Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability and willingness to multi-task, and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issues
Responsibilities in this position include, but are not limited to:
– Works as part of a team supporting the program office in developing enterprise architectures.
– Develops DoDAF Viewpoints including Operational and System Views.
– Documents physical and logical components of architecture in models.
– Supports modeling efforts across the acquisition lifecycle.
– Supports integration of architectures with existing models and tools where applicable.
– Adheres to existing project SysML style guidance.
– Contributes to the development of digital threads across engineering and management activities.
– Participates in recurring Technical Exchange Meetings to align model development with project milestones and requirements.
– Prepares technical presentations, briefings, and papers to address model development status.
– Works independently with minimal supervision/oversight in a team environment.
Work Posture
– Must be committed to working on-site at Kitty Hawk Technologies, partner, or customer facilities in San Diego, California.
Travel
– Some travel may be required for this position (CONUS and OCONUS).
