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Job Description:
Are you ready to help modernize and optimize surveillance systems across the National Airspace System (NAS)? Parsons is seeking a talented MBSE Engineer to support the FAA in modeling, simulating, and analyzing surveillance systems that enable safe and efficient airspace operations. In this role, you will use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to define architectures, interfaces, and requirements for FAA surveillance systems, including radar systems (ASR-11, ASDE-X), Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), Wide Area Multilateration (WAM), and other tracking technologies.
This position interfaces closely with FAA stakeholders to ensure the reliability and scalability of telecommunication systems critical to airspace operations. If you’re passionate about MBSE, telecommunication systems, and delivering high-quality solutions for aviation safety, we want to hear from you!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Surveillance System Modeling - Build high-fidelity SysML/UAF models of FAA surveillance systems, including radar systems (ASR-11, ASDE-X), ADS-B, Wide Area Multilateration (WAM), and other tracking technologies. Model system performance metrics such as accuracy, latency, coverage, availability, and failover. Represent FAA systems and interfaces, ensuring scenarios reflect operational deployments and future modernization paths.
BIM Integration - Incorporate Building Information Modeling (BIM) principles to ensure surveillance systems are seamlessly integrated with facilities and infrastructure. Model facility layouts, equipment placement, and environmental constraints to optimize surveillance system performance. Collaborate with FAA stakeholders to align surveillance systems with facility design and operational requirements.
Simulation & Analysis - Execute MBSE-driven trade studies focused on surveillance system performance, reliability, and cybersecurity constraints. Design experiments and scenarios to test system scalability, fault tolerance, and environmental impacts. Calibrate models to lab data from FAA facilities and prototype modernization paths for surveillance systems.
Digital Thread Integration - Trace the digital thread by linking models to requirements (DOORS/Jama), test cases, risks, hazards, and verification evidence; implement OSLC/DataHub integrations. Derive Interface Control Documents (ICDs) from the model; define message sets, data schemas, and performance budgets across NAS interfaces.
Verification & Validation - Define verification strategies and generate model-based test viewpoints; support requirement verification and validation planning for surveillance systems. Collaborate with FAA stakeholders to ensure compliance with NAS surveillance system requirement
Engineering Artifacts - Produce requirements, model assumptions, verification/validation plans, and traceability artifacts consistent with RTCA DO 278A standards for ground-based CNS/ATM software. Present findings to FAA stakeholders and support technology transfer to operational teams and vendor partners. Generate specifications, SEMP inputs, ADD/AV/OV/SV/UAF views, and ICDs directly from the model using report generators.
Required Skills/Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline); Master’s Degree preferred.
10+ years overall experience. 5+ years of experience in telecommunication/network modeling for mission-critical systems
3+ years of hands-on MBSE/SysML modeling experience using tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect, or Capella.
US Persons required
Hands-on experience with discrete event and network simulation tools (e.g., ns-3, OMNeT++, Riverbed/OPNET Modeler, AnyLogic/Arena).
Proven delivery of model-based outputs for gated reviews (SRR → CDR) and baseline control/change management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Domain experience in FAA/NAS, NextGen, ATO/AVS programs, or CNS/ATM ground systems.
Familiarity with FAA Systems Engineering Manual (SEM), AMS phases (Concept & Requirements, Investment Analysis, Solution Implementation, In-Service Management), and typical JRC evidence.
Experience with UAF/DoDAF viewpoints and enterprise modeling; exposure to NAS Enterprise Architecture concepts.
Safety/certification context: DO 278A (ground CNS/ATM), awareness of DO 178C/DO 254 (as applicable), and ARP4754A/ARP4761 methods.
Toolchain depth: Cameo Systems Modeler (Teamwork Cloud, DataHub, Simulation Toolkit, Report Wizard), Cameo Collaborator, MagicGrid or similar MBSE methods.
Model-based testing, simulation, and performance modeling (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink linkage, discrete event or parametric analyses).
Exposure to NIST RMF collaboration with cybersecurity teams; knowledge of SWIM, data standards, and service contracts.
Desired Certifications:
INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, OMG certifications (OCUP/OCSMP), or PMI/SAFe credentials.
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Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.