Model-Based Systems Engineer

Arcfield; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking experienced Model Based Systems Engineers to support naval aviation and weapons integration programs at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The role spans the full lifecycle, from requirements development to integration and risk management, with a focus on MBSE leadership within cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will develop models, analyses, and documentation, review contractor data, and coordinate with stakeholders to drive successful

Qualifications

• MBSE-focused systems engineering across lifecycle.
• Ability to develop requirements and interfaces.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering tasks independently and/or lead technical teams supporting aircraft and weapons integration programs.
• Develop requirements, integration plans, and technical documentation throughout the system lifecycle.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain behavioral, structural, and parametric models to support system design and integration.
• Review and prepare engineering analyses, reports, specifications, TEMPs, contractor design data, and change proposals.
• Coordinate efforts with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful system integration.
• Identify program requirements, track performance metrics, and manage the systems engineering process.
• Serve as a technical representative at design reviews, program meetings, and test events; prepare technical reports, trip reports, and correspondence.

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Interface definition

Risk management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

NoMagic

MagicDraw

Cameo

SysML

UPDM

IBM Rhapsody

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking experienced Model Based Systems Engineers to support naval aviation and weapons integration programs at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This role provides systems engineering support across the full acquisition lifecycle of advanced Aircraft, Weapons, and Integrated Systems — including requirements development, technical analysis, system integration, airworthiness, test and evaluation, and risk assessment. The Model Based Systems Engineering is expected to bring both technical expertise and leadership to the role, serving as a trusted contributor and advisor within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the initiative to work independently, yet highly collaborative in guiding projects to successful outcomes. This individual demonstrates the ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, develop innovative solutions, and provide technical leadership across system integration, sustainment, safety, and acquisition activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform complex engineering tasks independently and/or lead technical teams supporting aircraft and weapons integration programs.
• Develop requirements, integration plans, and technical documentation throughout the system lifecycle.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain behavioral, structural, and parametric models to support system design and integration.
• Review and prepare engineering analyses, reports, specifications, TEMPs, contractor design data, and change proposals.
• Coordinate efforts with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful system integration.
• Identify program requirements, track performance metrics, and manage the systems engineering process.
• Serve as a technical representative at design reviews, program meetings, and test events; prepare technical reports, trip reports, and correspondence.

Qualities Of a Successful Candidate:

• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, navigate at the expert level within systems engineering activities and is knowledgeable in model-based systems engineering.
• Proactive individual who can quickly come up to speed on new technologies and work collaboratively with system domain SMEs, peers, managers, and customers.
• Inquisitive and motivated engineer with strong background in systems engineering principles. including system architecture, requirements analysis, interface definition, risk management, and technical documentation.

Why Join Us?

• Join a team of world-class MBSE and DE Experts.
• Be part of a dynamic team working on groundbreaking projects.
• Contribute to the development of state-of-the-art systems and make a lasting impact in the industry.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments, giving you the freedom to innovate and excel.

Qualifications

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5
• Experience with one or more of the following
  • NoMagic
  • MagicDraw
  • Cameo
  • SysML
  • UPDM
  • IBM Rhapsody
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

Min: $105,199.68 Max: $175,856.18

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.