Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.   

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Project/Unit Description

GTRI’s Signals and Systems Division (SASD) in the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) seeks qualified candidates for a Model-Based Systems Engineer within the Operations Research Branch (ORB). This Research Faculty position involves the use of Cameo Systems Modeler and related tools to design, document, and verify complex systems of systems and to develop cutting-edge interfaces between Cameo and GTRI’s in-house modeling and simulation tool suites.

SASD consists of a staff of research professionals who provide expertise that spans the full breadth of Modeling, Simulation and Analysis and Model-Based Systems Engineering of current and future advanced systems at all levels of classification. SASD specializes in being a trusted partner of the Department of Defense and offers impartial research for high-impact technical analysis. Core competencies include:
• Engineering through Mission-level Modeling and Simulation
• Operational Analysis
• Model-based Systems Engineering
• Computer Science
SASD’s research portfolio focuses on next-generation aerospace technology analysis and innovation, including RF/EO/IR sensor physics, signal processing algorithms and techniques, electronic warfare, effects-based modeling and simulation, verification and validation, advanced threat analysis, and operations research/developmental planning. Collaboration across GTRI extends these core capabilities to additional application domains.

This mid- to senior-level Model-Based Systems Engineering position involves blending traditional systems engineering processes, such as functional decomposition, requirements definition, architecture development and analysis, and decision making support, with novel software engineering methods and modeling and simulation environments. The successful candidate for this position has a firm grasp of systems engineering concepts and can demonstrate application of them on real-world, complex military systems of systems. They have the ability to interface with and be a part of a cross-functional team consisting of software developers, operations research analysts, and modeling and simulation engineers, as well as present their work before GTRI’s customer base. The successful candidate will balance project commitments to meet team goals, working with sponsors, engineers, and GTRI management. They will be given leadership of sub-tasks and will be mentored to develop skills in leading projects and people, presenting their work to external stakeholders, and engaging sponsors to identify potential opportunities and contribute to proposals.

Job Purpose

The Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) develops and executes novel system model-based approaches to define, design, analyze, and document system development. The MBSE Researcher applies MBSE tool suites to enable the use of model-based best practices in DoD acquisition and system life cycle support. This position supports stakeholders and sponsors in the application of MBSE to trade space analysis, design, acquisition, and sustainment. The MBSE executes System Engineering and MBSE processes including system definition, functional decomposition, requirements development, architectural development and analysis, design synthesis, system analysis, data modeling and architecture development, test program development, and sustainment activities. The MBSE researcher also presents technical and program management presentations to government sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead task teams in the authoring of UAF models capturing stakeholder needs and resulting enterprise architectures, SysML models capturing system requirements and design, and data models capturing system data requirements and design
• Direct sponsor engagement and facilitate product or system requirements gathering and analysis
• Verify systems engineering product life-cycle including definition, requirements analysis, synthesis, systems analysis and implementation
• Conduct product or system design synthesis translating requirements into physical architectures for systems of moderate complexity
• Develop technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes in a SysML model
• Implement approaches that foster reusability of existing model expressions

Additional Responsibilities

• Use government open architecture standards in modeling
• Integrate with study planning, mission modeling, and data analysis functional teams
• Generate and document systems requirements and design implementations
• Develop skills and training as part of the greater GTRI workforce using professional development funding
• Contribute to the innovative, cutting-edge software research using Independent Research and Development (IRAD)

Required Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least two (2) years of experience with Cameo Systems Modeler or its related family of tools, including Teamwork Cloud
• Familiarity with UPDM
• Experience with at least one of the following languages: Python, C++, Java
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to convey highly technical material in a clear, concise manner to a nontechnical audience
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Candidates seeking MS or PhD who are currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than May 2025.
• At least seven (7) years post-degree, relevant full-time experience
• Experience developing complex, software-intensive, military or avionics systems using system engineering processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with military open system standards (e.g. OMS/UCI, FACE, SOSA, Big Iron)
• Familiarity with UAF
• Familiarity with SysML 2.0
• Experience utilizing DevOps tools such as the Atlassian tool suite or GitLab
• Experience with mission-level modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM
• Direct contribution to business development opportunities: identifying leads, preparing proposals, and obtaining contract awards
• Direct leadership, supervision, or management of a team

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

• 5-19+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3-17+ years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 0-14+ years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

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