MBSE Systems Developer

Actalent; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent seeks an MBSE Systems Developer to advance digital engineering for a U.S. Navy program. The role blends MBSE, software development, and automation to create architecture models in Cameo and automation tools that improve modeling efficiency and traceability.

You will develop SysML artifacts, build Python/Groovy/Java scripts, and support Teamwork Cloud environments, contributing to model governance and lifecycle activities in a secure DoD setting.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field (Engineering, CS, or Systems Eng).
• Hands-on Cameo Systems Modeler experience for system modeling.
• Strong SysML modeling capabilities and core diagrams/artifacts.
• Experience with complex hardware/software system architecture.
• Proficient in Java and automation tooling to develop plugins.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system and subsystem architecture models using Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Create SysML artifacts including BDDs, IBDs, activity diagrams, and parametric models.
• Define interfaces between hardware, software, and subsystems for cohesive behavior.
• Support requirements traceability, V&V, and model governance across the lifecycle.
• Develop Java plugins and extensions to enhance Cameo capabilities.

Skills

SysML modeling

Java programming

Python scripting

Automation tooling

Requirements traceability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Teamwork Cloud

Cameo Collaborator

Project Merge

Confluence

Jira

HTML

Job description

Job Description

This MBSE Systems Developer role focuses on advancing digital engineering capabilities for a U.S. Navy Strategic Systems program. The position combines Model-Based Systems Engineering, software development, and engineering automation to design and maintain system architecture models in Cameo Systems Modeler. You will create automation tools, plugins, and test scripts that enhance modeling efficiency, requirements traceability, verification and validation activities, and overall engineering productivity.

Job Title: MBSE Systems Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system and subsystem architecture models using Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Create SysML artifacts including Activity Diagrams, Block Definition Diagrams (BDDs), Internal Block Diagrams (IBDs), parametric models, and behavioral models.
• Define and manage interfaces between hardware, software, and integrated subsystems to ensure cohesive system behavior.
• Support requirements traceability, verification, validation, and model governance activities across the engineering lifecycle.
• Develop custom Java plugins and extensions for Cameo Systems Modeler to enhance tool capabilities and automation.
• Create and maintain automated engineering workflows using Python, Groovy, JavaScript, and Java to streamline modeling and analysis tasks.
• Develop test scripts to validate models, check model consistency, verify interfaces, and ensure the integrity of engineering data.
• Support Teamwork Cloud environments, including model repositories, libraries, and reusable frameworks, to enable collaborative MBSE development.
• Build automation solutions that improve model quality, consistency, reporting, and overall engineering workflow efficiency.
• Support software and hardware integration activities, contributing to successful system-level implementation and testing.
• Collaborate with customers, developers, architects, and systems engineers to evolve MBSE capabilities and digital engineering practices.
• Maintain eligibility to obtain and hold the required security clearance for work on defense-related programs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience using Cameo Systems Modeler for system and subsystem architecture modeling.
• Strong SysML modeling capabilities, including creation of core SysML diagrams and artifacts.
• Experience with system architecture development for complex hardware and software systems.
• Proficiency in writing code in Java, including development of plugins and automation tools.
• Experience creating scripts, automation solutions, or engineering tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Experience supporting system integration and verification and validation (V&V) activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Teamwork Cloud for managing collaborative MBSE environments.
• Familiarity with Cameo Collaborator and Project Merge for model review and configuration management.
• Experience using Python, Groovy, and JavaScript for automation and scripting in engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of HTML for developing or customizing web-based interfaces and documentation.
• Experience with custom SysML profile development to tailor modeling frameworks to program needs.
• Background in MBSE automation, including plugin development and tool integration.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira for documentation, collaboration, and issue tracking.
• Exposure to digital engineering environments and practices.
• Experience with model validation and automated testing frameworks to ensure model correctness and reliability.

Work Environment

This role operates within a digital engineering environment that emphasizes Model-Based Systems Engineering for complex defense-related systems. You will work extensively with Cameo Systems Modeler, Teamwork Cloud, and related MBSE tools, as well as scripting and programming languages such as Java, Python, Groovy, JavaScript, and HTML. Collaboration with systems engineers, software and hardware developers, architects, and other stakeholders is a key part of the workday, often leveraging tools like Confluence and Jira for coordination and documentation. The position supports a U.S. Navy Strategic Systems program and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, reflecting a secure and structured work setting focused on high-quality engineering outcomes and continuous improvement of MBSE capabilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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