Model-Based Systems Engineer

Arcfield; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Systems Engineer with strong MBSE experience to support DoD programs in an embedded customer environment. You will contribute to requirements development, architecture, integration, test, and major technical reviews while promoting open architecture standards across mission systems. On-site in Dayton, OH.

The role requires MBSE proficiency, SysML, and experience with OMS/UCI-like standards; active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and SAP experience are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD acquisition programs and major technical reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required, SAP experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop, trace system and software requirements across the lifecycle.
• Maintain system architectures and MBSE models.
• Support open architecture standards (OMS, UCI) for mission systems.
• Contribute to autonomy and mission-system architecture efforts (A-GRA/AMS-GRA).
• Perform verification, compliance assessments, and technical analysis.
• Support Software T&E including planning and test execution.
• Collaborate with government customers and cross-functional teams.
• Support major SE technical reviews and program milestones.

Skills

MBSE methodologies

SysML

Digital Engineering tools

Education

BS in Systems/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

MS in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

This position is for Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), an Arcfield Company

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join us and support advanced defense systems shaping the future of mission integration and autonomy. We are seeking a Systems Engineer with strong systems engineering and MBSE experience to support complex DoD programs in an embedded customer environment. This role will contribute to requirements development, architecture, integration, test, and major technical reviews while supporting the adoption of open architecture standards across advanced mission systems. This position is on-site in Dayton, OH.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and trace system and software requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain system architectures and models using MBSE tools and methodologies.
• Support integration of open architecture approaches, including Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), and related mission-system standards.
• Support autonomy and autonomous mission system architecture efforts, including A-GRA / AMS-GRA concepts where applicable.
• Perform requirements verification, compliance assessments, model reviews, and technical analysis in support of program objectives.
• Support Software Test & Evaluation (T&E), including test planning, requirements verification, integration, test execution, and evaluation of system performance.
• Work closely with government customers and cross-functional engineering teams in an embedded customer environment.
• Support major systems engineering technical reviews and acquisition milestones across DoD programs.

Why Join Us?

• Join a team of experienced MBSE and Digital Engineering professionals supporting advanced defense programs.
• Work directly with government and industry stakeholders on complex mission systems and open architecture initiatives.
• Contribute to autonomy, mission integration, software T&E, and next-generation defense capabilities.
• Exercise considerable latitude in solving complex technical problems and shaping engineering approaches.

Qualifications

• BS 8-10 Years, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools and methodologies, including Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, and related Digital Engineering tools.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities within DoD acquisition programs, including major technical reviews.
• Experience working directly with or embedded alongside government customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), or similar open architecture standards is highly desired.
• Experience with autonomy or Autonomous Mission Systems, including A-GRA / AMS-GRA, is desired.
• Software Test & Evaluation experience is desired, including test planning, requirements verification, integration, and test execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. Prior Special Access Program experience is highly desired.
• Must be able to work on-site in Dayton, OH.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.