Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Work Type: Full-Time / Onsite (limited remote/hybrid) Remote Work: No Job Description Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. As a member of our U.S. Space Force team, you’ll have the chance to shape a mission planning tool in use today by U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy warfighters. As a systems engineer, you’ll leverage Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, including Cameo, to develop and manage system requirements, establish traceability, link model elements, and generate reports to support program decisions. You’ll develop and maintain a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), ensuring alignment with program objectives and long-term support strategies. You’ll contribute to knowledge management practices by organizing and maintaining technical documentation within Confluence and Git‑based repositories. As part of our cross‑functional team, you’ll reference your experience working across the system lifecycle to ensure consistency between design, implementation, and sustainment activities. Your strong attention to detail and ability to translate complex system information into clear, actionable artifacts will be key to our success. As a member of our team, you’ll demonstrate a proactive approach to work, consistently anticipating needs and taking initiative to address challenges before they arise. You will seek opportunities for improvement and contribute innovative ideas to drive our team’s success. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in MBSE Experience applying MBSE principles to support complex system sustainment, upgrades, and lifecycle management Experience performing requirements analysis, synthesis, and traceability for shall statement and supplemental fields evaluation, including test method and success criteria Experience with knowledge management, configuration management, and LCSP creation, including for IT programs Experience with both Waterfall and Agile Project Management Ability to use MBSE tools such as Cameo, to interpret and update system models such as SysML diagrams, to reflect system changes, configurations, and operational impacts Ability to interact with technical and non-technical audiences at varying levels Ability to work onsite at Peterson Space Force Base Nice To Have Qualifications Experience with the Atlassian Suite, including Confluence and Jira Experience with Cloud services and Cloud‑native architecture patterns Experience working with or architecting solutions in AWS Experience working as a software or systems engineering and integration lead, including cradle to grave Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project Possession of strong communication skills TS/SCI clearance Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr