Model Based Systems Engineer - NDI Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 25, 2026.
NDI Engineering Company is seeking a model-based systems engineer to join our Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System/Advanced Arresting Gear (EMALS/AAG) team in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Must be a US citizen and able to qualify for a DoD Secret clearance.
This work is NOT remote. Working in Lakehurst, NJ is required.
Roles & Responsibilities
Coordinates, integrates and assists in the management of technical efforts being performed to ensure that identified needs are transformed into effective and life cycle optimized systems.
- Maintain and develop comprehensive system architecture diagrams
- Support user interface design through use case development, and functional development
- Utilize SysML and DoDAF methodologies to create block, activity, and sequence diagrams),
- Ensure system functionality and capabilities are easily conveyed to customer’s needs
- Ensures compatibility of all functional and physical interfaces (internal and external).
- Confirms that the system’s definition and design reflects the requirements for all systems elements (hardware, software, data, facilities, etc.).
- Ensures that engineering efforts follow the Systems Engineering process.
- Work in a multifaceted team with many stakeholders (engineering, logistics, manufacturing, contractor, program leadership) in problem solving efforts for designated aspects of complex problems with many competing objectives, variables, and constraints.
- Documents solutions in relation to the technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
- Develops and reviews various technical documentation, including change management documentation, presentation materials, and white papers.
- Participates in and assists in activities for various segments of program execution, which may include Risk Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, Trade-off Analysis/Trade Studies, Technical Performance Measures, Technical Reviews, and Modeling & Simulation.
- Communicates with stakeholders across program offices, fleet and industry stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Systems or Industrial Engineering preferred) and Five (5) years’ experience or more.
- Experience working with Systems Engineering processes or, preferably, the NAVAIR SE process.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering, specifically utilizing the modeling tool Cameo Systems Modeler
- Experience creating system level requirements for large programs and decomposing system requirements to lower level, allocated requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders of varying technical knowledge and viewpoints.
- Preferred- Cybersecurity knowledge
- Scrum Master experience a plus
- Preferred - experience in briefing technical issues to leadership, preferably to non-technical personnel.
- Preferred - work in integrated programs that include different disciplines of engineering and/or logistics.
- Preferred - experience leading small to medium engineering teams (2-10 personnel) in design, development, or manufacturing projects.
- Must be a US citizen and able to qualify for a DoD Secret clearance.
- This work is NOT remote. Working in Lakehurst, NJ is required.
- Good verbal and written communications skills along with ability to implement feedback from engineers, follow work instructions and work somewhat independently are highly desirable traits.
NDI Engineering Company is a privately held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.