Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Company: Rite-Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 17, 2025

Job Description:

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to support 3 days/week on-site at our Maritime Plaza office in Washington, DC.Job Description:At Rite-Solutions, you'll play a key role in driving innovation in naval systems engineering. We're currently supporting a transformative project within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), where we're leveraging MBSE to modernize and refactor some of the Navy's most complex software combat systems. This project is critical to the Navy's shift from monolithic, legacy software architectures to more flexible, scalable systems. You'll also be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to work on critical projects that impact the future of naval systems engineering while enjoying a flexible work environment and professional growth opportunities.In this role, you'll lead the development of interconnected system and software architecture models that will guide code refactoring and modernization decisions. By utilizing automation tools like MagicDraw's Code Engineering toolset and AI-powered model generation capabilities, you'll help streamline the process, reduce time and cost, and ensure that software developers have timely, accurate models to inform their work.Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of comprehensive models to represent both the legacy and modernized software architectures.
• Leverage automation tools to reduce time and cost in generating models.
• Guide the Navy in transitioning from legacy systems to more agile, scalable architectures.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Digital Engineering and key government stakeholders to ensure project success and seamless adoption of MBSE practices.
• Provide thought leadership in MBSE, educating stakeholders on model-driven development and how to interpret SysML and UML diagrams.You will apply your MBSE experience to create interconnected software architecture and system architecture models that enable efficient and rapid software refactoring for the Navy's most critical software combat systems. Responsibilities include developing the project plan, leading implementation of the plan with a team of modelers, leveraging automation to auto-generate SysML and UML models, validating SysML and UML models for correctness and adherence to the respective modeling language, connecting SysML and UML models, creating views and automation scripts that support impact analyses, leading adoption of MBSE for model-driven software development.Requirements/Skills:
  • 15+ years of applicable Systems Engineering experience (2 years may be supplemented with a Masters of Science in Systems Engineering or a related technical field).
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Expert knowledge of Cameo Systems Modeler and MagicDraw Code Engineering toolset.
  • Comprehensive understanding of SysML and UML with at least 7 years of experience building SysML and UML models in Cameo Systems Modeler (or MagicDraw).
  • Understand how to connect SysML and UML models.
  • Proven track record of implementing MBSE in DoD software systems-experience with combat systems is a plus.
  • Exceptional soft skills, with the ability to communicate complex MBSE topics to non-technical government stakeholders and clearly articulate the benefits of MBSE.
  • Ability to start an MBSE project from scratch, including developing a project plan, growing a team, leading execution of the project plan.
  • Deep understanding of Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA) and how MBSE supports MOSA frameworks.
  • Proficient in Jira and Confluence for project management and collaboration.
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (active clearance preferred).Additional Skills of Interest (not required):
    • OCSMP Model User, or higher, certification.
    • INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification.
    • Experience applying Agile principles to MBSE and model development
    • Experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to auto-generate MBSE models.
    • Experience modeling Naval combat systems.Who are we?Rite-Solutions, Inc. is a growing and innovative CMMI Level III software and systems engineering company. We value the experience of the employee, their wellbeing, and their experience on a personal and professional level as part of the key fabric in building and maintaining an innovative and culture rich experience for the employee and their family. This commitment to our company and our employees has been recognized as we were awarded: "Great Place to Work" Certification in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and Hire VETs Medallion Award in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!All positions require a pre-employment background check.As an EOE/AA employer, Rite-Solutions will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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