Model-Based Systems Engineer

Location: Fort Rucker, AL | Employment Type: Full-Time | Clearance: Secret Clearance Required or Ability to Obtain

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to support Department of Defense programs at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in systems modeling, analysis, and integration, contributing to cutting-edge defense technologies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex defense programs where systems engineering, digital modeling, and mission-focused solutions are critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models using SysML and industry-standard modeling tools.
• Develop system architectures, functional and behavioral models, interfaces, and requirements.
• Translate customer needs into system-level requirements and engineering solutions.
• Support requirements decomposition, allocation, traceability, verification, and validation.
• Support systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, test, program management, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support technical reviews, including requirements reviews and design reviews.
• Maintain model consistency, configuration management, and engineering documentation.
• Analyze system architectures and interfaces to identify technical risks and opportunities.
• Present technical information and systems engineering products to customers and program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• 3+ years of systems engineering or MBSE experience, depending on education and experience level.
• Hands-on experience with MBSE methodologies and SysML.
• Experience with MBSE modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with requirements development, management, and traceability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD programs.
• Experience with DOORS or other requirements management tools.
• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering V-Model and system development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and systems engineering standards.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF or UAF.
• INCOSE certification or other systems engineering certification.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting technical reviews, verification and validation, or test planning.