MBSE Systems Architect for Missile Defense

4M Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

4M Research, Inc. is seeking a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to support Missile Defense Agency programs in Huntsville. The role focuses on SysML-based system modeling, requirements traceability, and digital engineering integration within DoD frameworks.

You will collaborate with government leads and industry partners, develop descriptive models, and prepare artifacts for milestone reviews while ensuring configuration management and baseline integrity.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor degree with 7+ years supporting missile defense or large-scale DoD programs.
• Proficiency with SysML and DoDAF/UAF.
• Hands-on MBSE tools: Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain descriptive system models using SysML across MDA programs.
• Map system-level and component-level requirements to architecture artifacts with traceability.
• Support digital engineering by linking MBSE models to tools, simulations, and data repositories.
• Prepare and present model-centric artifacts for major milestone reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/CCBs).
• Conduct architectural trade studies and model system interfaces to identify gaps and risks.
• Maintain version control and configuration baseline compliance for SysML models.

Skills

SysML

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Cameo Enterprise Architect

MagicDraw

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

4M Research, Inc. is seeking a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to support Missile Defense Agency programs in Huntsville. The role focuses on SysML-based system modeling, requirements traceability, and digital engineering integration within DoD frameworks.

You will collaborate with government leads and industry partners, develop descriptive models, and prepare artifacts for milestone reviews while ensuring configuration management and baseline integrity.