Description
Model-Based Systems Engineer - Level III
Department: IEW&S
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
*** This position is contingent upon ACI’s successful award of the associated government contract.
*** All prospective applicants will be contacted to discuss contract timelines, the process associated with hiring for this role, and award decisions progress.
Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Model-Based Systems Engineer to serve as part of ACI’s Government Programs Team supporting CPE ISW for IEW&S HQs SETA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A Models-Based Systems Engineer at ACI is responsible for focusing on leveraging model-based systems engineering tools and practices to enable efficient planning, integration, and validation of tactical applications supporting situational awareness platforms. A successful Model-Based Systems Engineer at ACI will:
Duties and Responsibilities:
A Models-Based Systems Engineer at ACI is responsible for focusing on leveraging model-based systems engineering tools and practices to enable efficient planning, integration, and validation of tactical applications supporting situational awareness platforms. A successful Model-Based Systems Engineer at ACI will:
- Develop and maintain SysML/UML-based models to support system architecture, behavior, interface definitions, and requirements traceability for ATAK plugins and core functionality.
- Translate stakeholder requirements into functional models that inform software development and integration plans.
- Support system decomposition and definition of component-level interactions across ATAK plugins, core services, and TAK Server interfaces.
- Collaborate with software developers, integration engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure alignment between modeled architecture and software implementation.
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews as a representative of the systems engineering team.
- Support verification and validation activities by aligning test cases with modeled requirements and scenarios.
- Contribute to documentation deliverables, including interface control documents (ICDs), system design documents (SDDs), and modeling standards.
- Design and implement network solutions, including LAN/WAN/VPN architectures and secure topologies.
- Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, utilizing both hands-on diagnostics and automated tools.
- Apply network security best practices to protect systems and data from internal and external threats.
- Write scripts for automation and system management using Python and PowerShell.
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary R&D projects, integrating scientific and engineering approaches.
- Maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration guides, and SOPs.
A Model-Based Systems Engineer who fits our team is:
Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.
Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully
Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.
Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.
Required Qualifications
- Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Top Secret w/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in related field and eight (8) years of experience, or
- Master's degree in a related field and five years of experience
- Solid understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Hands-on experience with network operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
- Proficiency with network design and configuration tools.
- Proficiency with modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect.
- Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, RDS, and associated cloud architecture.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with TAK plugin development or TAK Server integration.
- Knowledge of DoD software acquisition lifecycle and digital engineering policy (e.g., DoDI 5000.97).
- INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification.
- Familiarity with geospatial formats (GeoPackage, KML) and tactical messaging standards (Cursor-on-Target).
- Experience supporting proposal writing or technical volume input for federal contracts is a plus.
- Experience in research, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure projects.
- Experience with military software and System of System testing.
- Experience in planning and operating military tactical networking, including battle command platforms and transport layers.
Augustine Consulting, Inc. offers a robust benefits package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program
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