Model Based System Engineer II/III

Elevate Ventures; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Ventures is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer II/III in Crane, Indiana. This role involves developing and applying model-based systems engineering methods to support various activities throughout the system lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years of experience in MBSE, and familiarity with SysML/UML and collaborative environments. Active DoD Secret clearance is required due to the nature of the programs supported. Join us in improving model data traceability and integration readiness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Familiarity with defense-oriented architecture development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply MBSE methods.
• Create and maintain system models and digital artifacts.
• Collaborate across disciplines for interoperability.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering

SysML/UML

DoDAF/UAF knowledge

Collaboration

Communication skills

Model-based analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Sparx EA

Rhapsody

Job description

Overview

The Model Based Systems Engineer II/III develops and applies model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods to support requirements, architecture, design, analysis, and verification activities across system lifecycles. This role creates and maintains system models and digital artifacts that improve traceability, technical rigor, and decision speed for NSWC Crane mission programs. The engineer collaborates across disciplines to ensure model data supports interoperability, digital thread objectives, and integration readiness. This position is contingent upon award. Award is expected around the end of the year (2026).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations research, or other sciences requiring advanced math skills (e.g., business, mathematics, statistics, probability), per eCRAFT Model Based Systems Engineer II labor category.
• 3+ years of professional experience performing Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Demonstrated familiarity with MBSE principles and application of SysML or UML in professional settings.
• Experience with cross-platform collaborative MBSE/digital environments to design, track, visualize, and analyze system models.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense Architecture Framework / Unified Architecture Framework (DoDAF/UAF).
• Strong communication skills to support model reviews, requirements traceability discussions, and stakeholder alignment.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or clearable to that level) required due to support for classified programs and facilities.
• Practical experience using MBSE tools in collaborative digital engineering environments (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw, Sparx EA, Rhapsody, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of SysML/UML and their application to requirement decomposition, interface definition, and architecture analysis.
• Familiarity with DoDAF/UAF viewpoints and model products for defense-oriented architecture development.
• Experience coordinating with systems, software, test, cybersecurity, and logistics stakeholders to maintain model fidelity across development phases.
• Ability to produce model-based analyses and concise technical outputs for engineering and leadership review.