Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer

We are seeking Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer to champion the organizational transformation of Rondo engineering into a capable MBSE enterprise.  

 

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):  

• Lead and own the definition, development, and implementation of MBSE strategy, process, and methodology.
• Create MBSE roadmap and plan to achieve short- and long-term strategic objectives.
• Foster an MBSE culture and mindset across all engineering disciplines.
• Ensure product development adheres to agile MBSE processes, methods, and best practices.
• Perform requirements elicitation, analysis, and verification and validation, while working with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet requirements, using model-based tools to guide effective design reviews.
• Capture concept of operations, mode/state behavior, and ensure they trace to requirements, models and verification methods.  
• Drive end-to-end traceability and impact analysis from stakeholder needs, lessons learned, ConOps and Modes of Operations to system, subsystem, and component requirements.  
• Lead and own the development of structural, behavioral, parameter, etc. models to form the authoritative source of truth for the system, with traceability through a digital thread to requirements, coverage and change impact analysis, verification and validation.
• Establish interface management within the model. Generate and control Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Automate interface checks where practical. Run interface audits ahead of reviews.  
• Integrate risk & safety analysis in the model. Model hazards, FMEA, controls, and mitigations. Link risks to requirements, functions, interfaces, and verification, drive model-based safety assurance. 

 

What You Will Bring:  

• 10+ years in systems engineering with 5+ years leading MBSE on complex, multidisciplinary systems (aerospace, defense, energy, automotive, robotics, medical, or equivalent).
• Expert SysML modeling with one or more of: Cameo/MagicDraw/Catia Magic, IBM Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Capella (Arcadia). Ability to define profiles, stereotypes, validation rules, and model organization.
• Proven requirements & verification leadership with RM tools such as DOORS Next or Jama, including change/impact analysis.  
• Handson interface management and ICD development within modeling tools; experience preventing/triaging interface defects across teams.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards (IEC 61508 or equivalent) and experience with risk management (safety, security, etc.) modeling (FMEA/FTA/FHA/STPA) tied to architecture and requirements in a model.  
• Experience establishing and/or working in compliance with top-down system engineering processes (ISO 15288, INCOSE SE/MBCM, CMMI, etc.) and MBSE methods (OOSEM, MagicGrid, etc.) throughout the product life cycle
• Strong communication, able to teach, influence, and lead across functional design teams. 

 

Bonus Points! 

• Experience with model-based product line engineering and/or product variant management.
• Experience facilitating tool interoperability and/or component supplier data exchange using Requirement Interchange Format (ReqIF)
• INCOSE SEP Certification 

 

What We Offer: 

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Benefits  
• Life Insurance and ADD  
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Catered lunches on-site
• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views
• An opportunity to make a huge positive impact on the planet 

 

This role is preferred to be on-site Alameda, California though strong candidates from different geographies open to travel will be considered. The estimated annual salary range for a candidate in the Bay Area for this role is between $225,000 and $275,000, plus equity in an early-stage, rapidly scaling global company. Additi