Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer

BEST IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS

. Lead development programs through the Systems Engineering process using MBSE approaches supporting DoD Digital Engineering goals .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $206,000 - $284,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Systems Engineering programs using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches, particularly with SysML in Cameo, while providing mentorship and ensuring architectural integrity throughout the development lifecycle. Holds an Active DoD Secret Clearance and possesses a strong background in software-intensive systems and relevant domain expertise.

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Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)SysML in CameoActive DoD Secret ClearanceTechnical Project Lead ExperienceProficiency in Java, C/C++, or Python

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)SysMLCameo (MagicDraw)Software DevelopmentArchitecting SystemsJavaC/C++PythonAgile Software Development

Soft Skills

MentorshipTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cameo (MagicDraw)System Modeling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD Secret ClearanceTop Secret Security Clearance (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

RadarElectronic WarfareCyber Physical SystemsOpen System ArchitecturesLarge-Scale Platform Test Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development programs through the Systems Engineering process using MBSE approaches supporting DoD Digital Engineering goals
Lead teams and implement rigorous MBSE approaches using SysML in Cameo (MagicDraw)
Provide mentorship and training to Systems Engineers on MBSE
Work closely with domain experts and software development teams to realize program designs and digital engineering goals
Support adoption of processes and tools enabling architectural integrity and traceability from requirements analysis through system and software development to production deployment
Implement and guide teams in Cameo customization and automation techniques for multidisciplinary programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position requires an Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
BS, MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
Technical Project Lead experience
Minimum of 10 years work experience as a Systems Engineer or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience working with SysML models in Cameo (or similar tool)
Experience working with software-intensive systems and open architecture
Active Top Secret Security Clearance is a nice to have
10+ years’ experience in architecting systems using system modeling tools is a nice to have
Domain expertise in Radar, Electronic Warfare, Acoustic, Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Sea/Air/Space, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, or Open System Architectures is desirable
Proficiency in Java, C/C++ or Python is highly desired
Agile software development experience is a nice to have
Familiarity with specific government open architectures is a nice to have