Systems Engineer

Nakupuna Federal is seeking a Systems Engineer to function as theModular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) Engineer for Platform Delivery Office (PDO) 20 (Surface Fleet Delivery) Program Office (previously known as PMW 760) to support the Government in establishing and implementing repeatable modular architecture practices across Navy mission systems and shipbuilding activities.

The Model-Based Systems Engineer supports full-lifecycle engineering and integration of Navy C4I capabilities across new construction platform modernization fielding and sustainment. The position develops and uses models architecture products engineering data and digital artifacts to align requirements interfaces technical products schedules and platform constraints across product offices warfare centers ship-design organizations shipbuilders and other technical stakeholders.

The engineer applies MBSE digital-engineering and systems-engineering practices to support system and System-of-Systems requirements design analysis interoperability verification validation and technical decision-making. The position also supports MOSA objectives through defined interfaces reusable standards modular solutions open architecture practices and future technology insertion.

A key area of emphasis includes integration of modular cabinets equipment enclosures and related infrastructure within shipboard constraints involving space weight power cooling cabling environmental conditions maintenance access and construction schedules. The engineer evaluates technical maturity identifies dependencies and integration risks supports issue resolution and provides Government leadership with clear assessments and recommendations.

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Systems Engineering and Integration

• Support full-lifecycle systems engineering and platform integration for Navy C4I capabilities across new construction modernization fielding and sustainment.
• Analyze requirements interfaces dependencies mission threads technical baselines and integration risks across systems and platforms.
• Coordinate physical electrical functional and operational integration across product offices platform organizations warfare centers ship-design teams shipbuilders and other technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate technical alternatives and provide recommendations addressing performance interoperability cost schedule supportability cybersecurity and lifecycle considerations.

Model-Based and Digital Engineering

• Develop review and maintain system and System-of-Systems models architecture products diagrams engineering data and digital artifacts in accordance with applicable standards and Government guidance.
• Apply modeling to support requirements design analysis integration verification validation interoperability and acquisition decision-making.
• Use model data to improve traceability across engineering disciplines and support development of a connected digital thread.
• Coordinate information resources technical products and stakeholder inputs needed to meet MBSE and digital-engineering objectives.
• Support adoption of model-based practices and effective use of Government-designated digital engineering environments.

Architecture and Modular Systems

• Support MOSA principles modular architectures open standards defined interfaces reusable solutions and future technology insertion across applicable systems and platforms.
• Coordinate development and integration of modular cabinets enclosures equipment configurations and related infrastructure within platform constraints.
• Assess space weight power cooling cabling environmental maintenance installation and schedule considerations affecting system integration.
• Support development transition and deployment of standardized modular solutions including the Family of Modular Cabinets and related infrastructure initiatives.

Technical Coordination and Leadership Support

• Lead or support technical interchange meetings working groups design reviews and engineering forums used to define interfaces resolve issues and synchronize stakeholder activities.
• Track technical maturity risks dependencies required decisions and delivery of engineering artifacts against program and shipyard milestones.
• Coordinate PDO 20 engineering support contractors on a non-supervisory basis by aligning work integrating technical inputs identifying gaps or conflicts and consolidating status and recommendations.
• Prepare technical assessments architecture products briefings reports schedules and decision-support materials for Government engineering leadership.
• Perform contractor support without assuming Government approval acceptance technical authority personnel management or decision-making responsibilities.

Skills/Qualifications:

Technical Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MBSE principles and their application across the systems-engineering and acquisition lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language or Unified Modeling Language.
• Experience developing or maintaining system models architecture products digital artifacts interface products or related engineering data.
• Experience with cross-platform collaborative MBSE or digital-engineering environments such as Cameo Systems Modeler MagicDraw Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Rational Rhapsody System Architect or comparable tools.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense Architecture Framework Unified Architecture Framework or comparable architecture frameworks.
• Strong understanding of systems-engineering lifecycle processes system integration interoperability interface management and technical risk management.
• Working knowledge of MOSA principles modular architectures open standards and technology-insertion objectives.
• Experience developing or reviewing system requirements architecture products interface documentation engineering specifications and technical-data packages.
• Knowledge of physical system integration involving equipment enclosures power cooling cabling space weight environmental requirements maintainability and installation constraints.
• Ability to interpret engineering models drawings specifications interface products schedules and technical-status information.
• Familiarity with Navy C4I systems shipboard environments ship design ship construction platform modernization or comparable complex systems integration.

Professional Qualifications

• Strong technical judgment critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to integrate model data specialist inputs requirements interfaces and technical evidence into clear engineering recommendations.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and balance performance interoperability modularity cost schedule security supportability and lifecycle considerations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple interdependent engineering activities across product platform and technical organizations.
• Ability to work through incomplete or evolving information while documenting assumptions dependencies and risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to prepare concise models architecture views technical assessments briefings reports and decision-support products.
• Ability to lead technical coordination and influence outcomes without formal supervisory authority.
• Ability to establish trusted working relationships within a matrixed Government and contractor environment.

Education/Experience:

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in engineering operations research mathematics statistics computer science physical science or another technical discipline requiring advanced quantitative analysis.

Experience Level: At least three (3) years of professional experience performing Model-Based Systems Engineering. Relevant experience should include one or more of the following:

• Development or maintenance of system or System-of-Systems models.
• Architecture development or analysis.
• Requirements modeling and traceability.
• Interface definition and management.
• System interoperability analysis.
• Digital engineering or digital-thread implementation.
• Verification and validation support.
• Complex system or platform integration.
• Technical decision support using model-based evidence.

Equivalent Experience Substitution:A relevant graduate degree may support evaluation of overall candidate strength but should not automatically replace the MBS2 requirement for three years of professional MBSE experience unless the governing contract permits such substitution. Candidates with substantially greater systems-engineering or integration experience but limited formal MBSE experience should be evaluated against the contracts labor-category requirements before selection.

Military Experience:Military experience is not required. Experience gained through Navy Marine Corps or other military service may be beneficial when it includes relevant exposure to shipboard systems C4I capabilities platform integration maintenance modernization or operational environments.

• Prior service as a Navy Engineering Duty Officer Surface Warfare Officer Limited Duty Officer Chief Warrant Officer electronics specialist information-systems technician fire-control specialist or other technical warfare specialist.
• Shipboard experience involving C4I combat systems network infrastructure electronics integration installation maintenance or modernization.
• Experience supporting new construction availabilities testing certification or fleet introduction.

Government Experience:Prior Government or Government-contracting experience is strongly preferred but not required. Representative examples of particularly valuable experience include:

• Experience supporting Navy or Marine Corps acquisition programs
• Experience working in an integrated Government and contractor organization
• Familiarity with Navy technical authority configuration-management cybersecurity engineering-review and acquisition processes
• Experience preparing material for Government technical leaders and senior acquisition executives.

Domain Experience:Relevant Navy Department of Defense or comparable complex systems-integration experience is strongly preferred. Candidates without direct Navy experience should demonstrate transferable experience with modular architectures open systems complex platforms physical and digital interfaces or multi-organization engineering integration. Representative examples of particularly valuable experience include:

• NAVWAR PAE Mission Systems PAE Maritime PEO C4I PEO IWS affiliated program offices Naval Sea Systems Command warfare centers shipyards or Navy laboratories.
• Surface-ship or submarine C4I integration
• Shipbuilding and Conversion Navy programs
• Future-ship design and new-construction integration
• Family of Modular Cabinets or comparable standardized enclosure programs
• Open architecture modular hardware common infrastructure or mission-system hosting environments
• Mission engineering system-of-systems engineering or platform capability baselines

Software Proficiency:Proficiency with every listed tool is not required. Experience with one or more of the following or comparable platforms would be particularly valuable:

• Cameo Systems Modeler or MagicDraw.
• Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.
• IBM Rational Rhapsody.
• System Architect or comparable architecture tools.
• Requirements-management platforms such as IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS.
• Digital-engineering repositories model-management environments or architecture databases.
• Configuration-management document-control and engineering-data environments.
• Microsoft Visio Project Excel PowerPoint Word Teams and SharePoint.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to learn and work effectively within Government-designated modeling data collaboration and digital-engineering environments.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands wrists and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors including but not limited to the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract-specific affordability organizational requirements and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $115000.00 to $160000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.