MBSE Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Peerless Technologies Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerless Technologies Corporation in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Digital Engineering / MBSE Systems Engineer to advance MBSE capabilities in a defense-focused team near Wright Patterson AFB. You will define system architectures, develop digital threads, and integrate MBSE with modeling and simulation tools in collaboration with government stakeholders.

The role emphasizes building digital engineering ecosystems, toolchains, and standards while contributing to mission engineering, EW, and advanced

Qualifications

• US Citizen with MBSE and digital engineering experience.
• Hands-on SysML and MBSE tool experience (Cameo/NoMagic or similar).
• Strong systems engineering background: requirements, architecture, integration, and V&V.
• Ability to translate mission needs into structured models and architectures.
• Experience collaborating with government customers and diverse stakeholders.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

System Architecture

V&V

Requirements Development

AGILE Tools

Data Analytics

AI/ML

Tools

Cameo/NoMagic

MATLAB

AFSIM

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Job description

Peerless is searching for a highly motivated Digital Engineering / MBSE Systems Engineer to support and expand digital engineering capabilities within AFRL. This role offers the opportunity to help shape and implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches within a growing, high-impact technical team supporting mission-critical defense initiatives. The selected candidate will work closely with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system architectures, develop digital threads, and integrate MBSE with modeling and simulation environments. This position plays a key role in advancing digital engineering practices, toolchains, and standards while contributing to mission engineering, electronic warfare, and advanced simulation efforts.

Requirements

• US Citizen with experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering methodologies
• Hands-on experience with SysML and MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo/NoMagic, or similar)
• Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements development, system architecture, integration, and verification & validation (V&V)
• Ability to translate mission needs into structured models, architectures, and technical solutions
• Experience collaborating with government customers and technical stakeholders
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing or managing digital engineering ecosystems and toolchains
• Familiarity with DoD digital engineering strategies and open systems approaches
• Experience integrating MBSE with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., AFSIM, MATLAB)
• Background in Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare (EW), or RF systems
• Experience with Agile development tools (JIRA, Confluence, Git, Teamwork Cloud)
• Exposure to data analytics, AI/ML, or model-driven analysis environments
• Experience supporting trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), and design of experiments Work Environment
• On-site support near Wright Patterson AFB
• Direct collaboration with government stakeholders and engineering teams
• Opportunity to work in a small, high-impact technical team with strong growth potential