Model Based System Engineer - Edgesource

Company Overview:
For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview:
Edgesource is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals working onsite in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will work in support of the Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program for the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA). This initiative will modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CA’s customers. This position can support a hybrid work schedule with 1-2 days per week onsite.

Job Duties:

• Work with the product owner and customer stakeholders to understand customer business needs and priorities.
• Define and manage requirements, both functional and non-functional, as high-level epics, features, and user stories to support SAFe Agile methodology.
• Define the system domain and develop system models using model-based engineering (UML and SysML).
• Author models in an Enterprise Architect tool.
• Support Agile scrum development teams.
• Develop concept of operations (CONOPS) and high-level solution plans aligned with define Solution Epics.
• Lead Decision Analysis Resolution (DAR), gap analysis, and trade study activities for system engineering-related areas.
• Execute within SAFe Framework environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Active interim-Secret security clearance or higher.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 2-5 years’ experience.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities for software projects with involvement in requirements management and technical design/development of software solutions.
• Exposure to Agile development concepts and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED):

• Experience defining business domains, processes and use cases and developing a representation of the proposed solution using model-based engineering (UML and SysML).
• Background in Agile Software Development, specifically experience in developing detailed user stories to include precise and descriptive acceptance criteria.
• Experience using Agile and engineering tools that support Agile Software Development, such as IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) and Sparx EA.
• Experience creating software development product backlogs, roadmaps, and release plans.
• Experience with authoring of a CONOPS for the development of system architectures and requirements.
• Experience modernizing enterprise software systems (web and mobile-based). 

Working at Edgesource:
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:

- Unlimited PTO + 11 Paid Holidays - 
- Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) -
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -
- 401k Plan with Match -
- Tuition & Professional Development Support -
- Commuter Benefits -
- Bonus & Employee Referral Programs -
- Career Growth Opportunities -

Disclaimer:
Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at staffing@edgesource.com or by phone at (703) 837-0550.

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