Lead Systems Engineer – Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

About the position Responsibilities • Lead the creation and execution of the Digital Engineering MBSE roadmap, driving alignment across Power & Controls (P&C). • Define and develop critical MBSE capabilities to support programs and enhance product development efficiency. • Create and validate MBSE models, including stakeholder needs and requirements, as well as behavioral and structural diagrams. • Develop and maintain reference architectures and standard work to ensure consistent and scalable MBSE implementation. • Act as the primary liaison to the Digital Product Lifecycle (DPLC) Technical Advisory Board, representing P&C’s needs and strategic priorities. • Foster collaboration with product line systems engineers to ensure consistent MBSE practices and adoption across all development phases. • Coordinate MBSE capability development with other Collins Aerospace Strategic Business Units (SBUs) to promote enterprise-wide alignment. • Support the integration of MBSE tools with hardware design, analysis platforms, and the broader digital engineering ecosystem. • Lead tool and environment integrations, execute trade studies, and develop system interface descriptions to optimize workflows. • Explore and implement opportunities to improve connectivity between MBSE tools and digital thread solutions. • Mentor and train junior systems engineers, sharing best practices and technical guidance to grow MBSE expertise within P&C. • Support proposal and business development activities through the effective application of MBSE methodologies. • Travel up to 15% as needed to support program objectives and cross-functional collaboration. Requirements • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Nice-to-haves • 8+ years of systems engineering experience in a hardware-focused product development environment. • Proficiency in MBSE tools such as Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, and SysML modeling. • Familiarity or hands-on experience with requirements management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Teamcenter, and Windchill. • Experience across the full product lifecycle, including Request for Proposal (RFP) response, requirements development, system design, integration, qualification/certification, production transition, and field service support. • Working knowledge of mechanical or electrical design and analysis tools. • Strong ability to prepare and present technical concepts, project status, and risk assessments to stakeholders at all organizational levels. • Experience with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF). • Understanding of Agile and Waterfall product development lifecycles. • Experience or strong interest in Digital Thread and Integrated Digital Environment (IDE) processes, creation, usage, and best practices. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option • Tuition reimbursement program • Student Loan Repayment Program • Life insurance and disability coverage • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning • Adoption Assistance • Autism Benefit • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program • And more! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job