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Model Based Systems Engineer


Job Location:

Dahlgren, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130000 - 150000
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Kitty Hawk Technologies a growing service and technology innovator is seeking talented and motivated professionals to deliver lean and effective solutions to our government partners. We have an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer to join our team. This position will provide an opportunity to develop the innovative technology that supports some of our nations most important defense initiatives. Kitty Hawk employees work closely with our customers to develop solutions that support national engineering and security missions and the ideal candidate will support our team in providing program support to the Department of Defense (DoD). In addition to receiving a competitive salary and health benefits the Systems Engineer will join a motivated talented and technically accomplished team. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.


Candidates must be results oriented and have the ability to work in a well-organized logical and systematic manner. They will set clear objectives monitor progress take corrective action and control performance levels to maintain high internal customer satisfaction. They will possess deep insight into customer requirements and will maintain the ability to ethically influence those requirements. They will be able to clearly define and clearly articulate compelling solutions and will require an ability to quickly assimilate and apply complex technical information.


Kitty Hawk Technologies is currently seeking a Systems Engineer with five (5) or more years of experience with Cameo System Modeler in support of Engineering Services to work in the Dahlgren Virginia area.


Key Responsibilities:
Works as part of a team to support Navy modeling efforts
Develops mission architectures in collaboration with government customers to represent System of System and System interactions
Develops system representations using authoritative sources of truth (ASOT) and defines traceability within the model(s) to source data
Collaborates with other Navy MBSE projects to support alignment initiatives through common ontology or project usages
Maintains configuration management of models using Teamwork Cloud or other project defined CM Process
Adheres to existing project SysML UAF and project specific style guidance
Participates in recurring Technical Exchange Meetings to align model development with project milestones and requirements
Participates in MBSE Community of Practice (CoP) to support project alignment to Navy initiatives
Prepares technical presentations briefings and papers to address model development status
Works independently with minimal supervision/oversight in a team environment




Required Qualifications:


Five (5) or more years of experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) using SysML and Cameo System Modeler
Bachelors degree in an engineering scientific or related technical discipline
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI is required
Experience with industry- standard architecture and modeling languages (SysML) and frameworks (DoDAF UAF)
Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint
Must be a quick learner who adapts easily to frequently changing requirements and thrives in an exciting environment


Desired Qualifications:


Experience with Teamwork Cloud
Experience with US Navy Joint and/or DoD engineering efforts
Experience of integrating technologies into operational- level architectures
Experience working alongside operational forces
Exercise independent judgment and work autonomously with minimal supervision
Strong written and oral communication skills the ability and willingness to multi-task and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issues


Work Posture:


Must be committed to working on-site at the Kitty Hawk office or government customer facility. Flexible work arrangement may be available as dictated by customer support requirements


Travel:


Some travel may be required for this position


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $130000-$150000 per year


Work Location: In person



Required Experience:

IC


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