Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a DoD SECRET cleared Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our team supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The role emphasizes building system diagrams, modeling architectures, and integrating feedback from a diverse group of engineers including mechanical, electrical, and software teams.

You will prepare technical documentation of model-based progress, collaborate with NAVY MBSE groups to refine practices, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring

Qualifications

• A BS in engineering, science, or technical discipline from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of professional technical experience with familiarity of Naval Weapon Systems.
• Robust knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology.
• Direct experience with Cameo Systems Modeler or MagicDraw, or MBSE tools.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication across all levels and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop system diagrams to represent system interactions with government leads.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to integrate feedback.
• Refine MBSE practices and align with NAVY groups.
• Prepare technical documentation of model-based progress and advancement.
• Mentor less experienced systems engineers and support requirement definition.

Skills

MBSE methodology

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/science/tech

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

MagicDraw

Job description

Overview

Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) (E30-2026-25688):

Bowhead seeks a DoD SECRET cleared Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our team supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

Responsibilities

The Model-Based Systems Engineer will work directly with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Workwith Government leads and engineers to help develop system diagrams to represent system interactions
• Knowledge and experience in Cameo (or other modeling software) and SysML architecture practices
• Be able to work with a diverse group of engineers (mechanical, electrical, and software) to integrate in feedback and comments into robust models
• Collaborate with other NAVY MBSE groups to help refine system engineering practices and align common practices
• Provides logical ties to existing documents to show support for requirement definition
• Helps foster growth of less experienced Systems engineers (internally and to government engineers)
• Prepares technical documentation of model-based progress and advancement
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
• Three (3) to five (5) years professional technical experience with familiarity of Naval Weapon Systems
• Possesses a robust knowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodology
• Must have direct experience with the Cameo Systems Modeler tool and MagicDraw, or other MBSE based software
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

Target salary is $100,000/annually to $150,000/annually commensurate with experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.