MDA Principal MBSE and Digital EcoSystem Systems Engineer

Tel.Net s.r.l.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

GovSG in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and MBSE expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency mission.

The role is on-site in Huntsville, requiring a MS in a STEM field and 12+ years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on API design, cloud-native deployments, and AI-enabled digital engineering.

Qualifications

• MS in STEM field required.
• 12+ years of related experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Experience with API design and integration.
• Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML.
• Experience building enterprise dashboards.
• Experience with cloud environments and container technologies.
• Active or Interim DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and accelerate delivery of operational capabilities using API integration, cloud architecture, MBSE, dashboards, DevSecOps, and digital engineering.
• Lead onboarding and integration of external software, models, simulations, AI tools, and operational capabilities.
• Design and implement secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures.
• Develop AI-ready data pipelines transforming structured and unstructured data into knowledge assets.
• Integrate LLMs, agentic AI frameworks, and workflow automation into enterprise environments.
• Develop enterprise dashboards and common operational pictures for decision makers.

Skills

API design

MBSE SysML

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps

Data integration

Dashboard development

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Team leadership

Education

MS in STEM field

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Sparx EA

Rhapsody

Power BI

Tableau

Grafana

Kibana

Job description

LCAT: ENG IV

GovSG is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and Model-Based System Engineering expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency Chief Digital Officer (CDO) mission.

This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.

Position Duties:

• Able to combine expertise in API integration, cloud architecture, model-based systems engineering, dashboard development, DevSecOps, tactical interoperability, and digital engineering to coordinate and accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.
• Lead onboarding and integration of external software, models, simulations, AI tools, and operational capabilities.
• Design and implement secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures.
• Design and implement AI-enabled digital ecosystems supporting human-machine teaming.
• Develop integration architectures connecting APIs, data services, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Implement semantic data models and ontologies to improve AI reasoning and data discoverability.
• Develop AI-ready data pipelines that transform structured and unstructured data into consumable knowledge assets.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI frameworks, and workflow automation services into enterprise environments.
• Develop enterprise dashboards and common operational pictures.
• Support MBSE activities using SysML, activity diagrams, and block diagrams.
• Develop common data models and integration standards.
• Support tactical interoperability including Link 16 and gateway architectures.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native deployments.
• Provide technical recommendations to government leadership.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Required:

• MS in STEM field.
• 12+ years related experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Experience with API design and integration.
• Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML.
• Experience building enterprise dashboards.
• Experience with cloud environments and container technologies.
• Active or Interim DoD Secret clearance.

Position Desired:

• Experience supporting DoD programs.
• Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or Kibana.
• Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Link 16, tactical data links, and C2 architectures.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows and digital engineering ecosystems to include Semantic Search, RAG Architectures, LLM Integration, Agentic AI Frameworks, AI Orchestration Platforms, and Data Fabric Architectures.

Salary:

$145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Why You'll Want to Work at GovSG:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k
• Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite
• Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter
• Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster.

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