MBSE Systems Engineer – Defense Platforms

Arcfield; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield in Dahlgren, VA seeks an experienced Systems Engineer with strong MBSE focus to design, integrate, and optimize weapon systems across multi-domain platforms. You will manage lifecycle requirements, verify objectives, and ensure traceability within open standards frameworks.

You will collaborate with mission engineers and stakeholders to translate operational needs into robust architectures, leveraging Cameo, Rhapsody, SysML, and UPDM/UAF. A DoD clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated weapons and defense platform knowledge.
• Knowledge of existing weapons systems programs, weapons software architecture, and mission application for weapons systems.
• Experience implementing open systems standards, MOSA, WOSA, GCIA, across diverse platforms (ground, air, maritime, space, or joint systems).
• Understanding of mission engineering concepts and their application to weapons/platforms and multi-domain operations.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools and methodologies (e.g., Cameo, SAM, Rhapsody, SysML, UPDM/UAF).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate weapons solutions and software into platform architectures using MBSE methodologies.
• Develop and manage system requirements throughout the lifecycle, ensuring traceability, verification, and compliance with program objectives.
• Provide expertise in open systems standards, mission engineering, software design, all as part of an integrated digital approach.
• Apply mission engineering principles to optimize and analyze system and subsystem performance across diverse platforms and operational environments.
• Collaborate with mission engineers, platform architects, and stakeholders to translate operational needs into executable system architectures and integrated technical solutions.

Skills

MBSE

System Engineering

Mission Engineering

Requirements Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering

Master’s in Engineering

PhD (optional)

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

SysML

UPDM/UAF

SAM

Job description

Arcfield in Dahlgren, VA seeks an experienced Systems Engineer with strong MBSE focus to design, integrate, and optimize weapon systems across multi-domain platforms. You will manage lifecycle requirements, verify objectives, and ensure traceability within open standards frameworks.

You will collaborate with mission engineers and stakeholders to translate operational needs into robust architectures, leveraging Cameo, Rhapsody, SysML, and UPDM/UAF. A DoD clearance is preferred.