MBSE Systems Engineer — Undersea Systems

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 105,900 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Model-Based Systems Engineer to advance MBSE practices across the full lifecycle of undersea systems. You will work from concept to design, test, production, and sustainment, translating stakeholder needs into formal models and architecture views.

The role emphasizes strong modeling skills, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and the integration of MBSE into engineering processes.

Qualifications

• MBSE frameworks knowledge (SysML/DoDAF/UAF)
• Systems engineering fundamentals: requirements, architecture, integration, verification
• Ability to maintain traceability across design and test artifacts
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams during project activities

Responsibilities

• Apply MBSE methods and SysML-based modeling to define and analyze system architectures
• Develop and maintain system models using tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Capella, or Enterprise Architect
• Translate stakeholder needs into formal models, interface definitions, and verification artifacts
• Maintain requirements and architecture traceability across design and test activities
• Support technical reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments using model-based artifacts
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Subsystem Design teams on undersea system architectures
• Prepare and present architecture views, behavior models, and related technical documentation
• Engage with engineering teams, program management, sponsors, and stakeholders

Skills

MBSE

SysML

Modeling tools

Systems engineering

Team leadership

Digital engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Capella

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Model-Based Systems Engineer to advance MBSE practices across the full lifecycle of undersea systems. You will work from concept to design, test, production, and sustainment, translating stakeholder needs into formal models and architecture views.

The role emphasizes strong modeling skills, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and the integration of MBSE into engineering processes.