Systems Modeler

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Modeler providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate Aerospace Management Systems Division (AFLCMC/ESA). The Aerospace Management Systems Division programs, develops, delivers, and sustains air traffic management, CNS/ATM avionics expertise, and weather sensing/forecast capabilities enabling military, civil, and allied and foreign military sales customers to achieve their mission.

The candidate will provide Systems Modeler support that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system-based engineering to the acquisition process. 

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

In this Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) role, the candidate will provide non-inherently governmental support to DoD programs by delivering technical expertise in systems engineering, digital modeling, and architecture development. The role contributes to mission success by supporting program execution, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and enabling informed decision-making through digital engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, author, and maintain system architecture, network, and data flow diagrams for complex meteorological and communication systems
• Lead and execute Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities using SysML, UML, and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Create and manage digital engineering artifacts including accreditation boundaries, system topologies, and federated enterprise models
• Brief senior government leadership, program managers, and technical teams on architecture designs, model progress, and technical solutions
• Mentor and train personnel on MBSE methodologies, digital engineering environments, and toolsets
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and FFRDC partners to ensure model federation and architectural alignment
• Support cybersecurity and system authorization efforts, including development of documentation for IATT and ATO processes
• Analyze technical challenges and develop innovative solutions using digital modeling techniques

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance : Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level Clearance

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a professional engineering discipline with 3 years directly related experience 3 must be within the DoD, OR

• • 7 years of directly related experience 5 of which must be in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in a professional engineering discipline

Experience: 

• Experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect (EA)
• Familiarity with Mermaid or additional UML-based modeling tools
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Groovy for model integration and automation
• Experience supporting cybersecurity accreditation efforts (IATT, ATO)
• Prior experience in DoD or Air Force program environments

• Technical Skills

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • SysML / UML modeling
  • Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw
  • Teamwork Cloud collaboration environment
  • DoDAF / UAF frameworks
  • System architecture and data flow diagram development
  • Digital engineering artifact management
  • Scripting (Python, Groovy)
  • Cybersecurity documentation and accreditation support (ATO/IATT)

  Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to lead meetings and technical discussions
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to brief senior leadership
  • Receptive to feedback and collabor

Additional Information:

Location:  Located at Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel:  May be required at the customer discretion 

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance