Application Engineer – Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Role summary
The Application Engineer - MBSE is a technical subject matter expert focused on helping customers adopt Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, and model-based development solutions. This role involves customer-facing activities such as training, solution development, and technical support, leveraging expertise in systems engineering and tools like SysML v2.0, Ansys SAM, ModelCenter, medini Analyze, and SCADE. The engineer will guide customers in transitioning to model-based workflows, developing system architecture models, and implementing digital engineering environments. Experience with safety-critical systems support is also a key aspect of this role.
Description
The Application Engineer will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting customers in the adoption and application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, and model-based development solutions. This role combines systems engineering expertise with customer-facing training, solution development, technical support responsibilities, and potential consulting.
The successful candidate will work closely with customers to understand engineering challenges, demonstrate solution capabilities, develop proof-of-concept implementations, and provide guidance on best practices using tools such as SysML v2.0, Ansys System Architecture Modeler (SAM), ModelCenter, medini Analyze, and SCADE.
This position requires strong communication skills, systems engineering knowledge, and the ability to bridge technical solutions with customer requirements.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Technical Consulting & Customer Support
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers implementing MBSE and digital engineering methodologies.
- Support customer evaluations, proof-of-concept projects, pilot programs, and production deployments.
- Conduct technical demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions for engineering teams and leadership.
- Assist customers in transitioning from document-based engineering approaches to model-based workflows.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance on tool usage, integrations, and best practices.
- Collaborate with sales, product management, and development teams to address customer requirements and opportunities.
MBSE & Digital Engineering Solutions
- Develop and maintain system architecture models using SysML v2.0 and industry-standard MBSE practices.
- Support customer implementation of Ansys System Architecture Modeler (SAM) for architecture development, requirements analysis, and traceability.
- Assist customers in establishing digital thread and digital engineering environments.
- Guide customers in model governance, architecture frameworks, and MBSE process development.
- Provide recommendations for requirements decomposition, interface modeling, verification traceability, and architecture management.
Models, Integration, and Analysis
- Support the use of ModelCenter for multidisciplinary model integration, analytical workflow automation, and trade study execution.
- Demonstrate model integration across systems, software, simulation, and analysis domains.
- Develop example workflows that connect architecture models, simulation tools, and engineering analyses.
- Assist customers in implementing model-based verification and validation processes.
Safety-Critical Systems Support
- Support customers utilizing medini Analyze for functional safety, cybersecurity, and safety assessment activities.
- Assist engineering teams using SCADE Suite and SCADE Test for model-based software development and verification.
- Provide guidance on compliance-related workflows aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, simulation, aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or industrial engineering environments.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.
- Experience developing or reviewing system architecture models using SysML.
- Familiarity with SysML v2.0 concepts and INCOSE 2.0 practices.
- Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Ansys System Architecture Modeler (SAM).
- Experience implementing SysML v2.0 methodologies.
- Experience using ModelCenter for model integration and process automation.
- Experience using medini Analyze for functional safety or cybersecurity assessments.
- Experience using SCADE Suite, SCADE Test, and/or SCADE Architect.
- Experience supporting software, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, or embedded systems customers.
- Experience delivering technical training, consulting, or solution implementation services.
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as:
- IBM DOORS NG
- Jama
- Polarion
- Codebeamer
- Experience with cloud-based engineering environments and digital transformation initiatives.
- INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification preferred.
