Senior MBSE Mentor & Modeling Lead (SysML 2.0)

University of Dayton Research Institute; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute in Dayton, OH seeks a Senior MBSE Mentor & Modeling Lead to guide a team of 10–20 modelers, advance SysML 2.0 plans, and align modeling with program objectives.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop growth plans, document best practices, lead workshops, and coordinate with systems engineering leadership to ensure high-quality MBSE outputs and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field.
• 10 years of MBSE experience with tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, EA, or Capella.
• 5+ years mentoring, training, or leading junior engineers/modelers.
• Strong understanding of SysML, UAF, DoDAF, MBSE standards.
• U.S. citizen due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to junior MBSE modelers.
• Develop and manage individual growth plans for each modeler, ensuring career development and skill progression.
• Capture, document, and disseminate best practices, modeling standards, and lessons learned across the team.
• Oversee the consistency, quality, and alignment of models with organizational objectives.
• Lead regular working sessions, peer reviews, and training workshops for a 10–20 person team.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for modeling issues and coordinate solutions.
• Align team outputs with systems engineering leadership and enterprise strategies.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in modeling practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute to modeling governance processes and tool usage guidelines.
• Plan for transitioning to SysML 2.0.

Skills

MBSE mentoring

Leadership

SysML/UAF/DoDAF

Technical guidance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Enterprise Architect

Capella

Job description

The University of Dayton Research Institute in Dayton, OH seeks a Senior MBSE Mentor & Modeling Lead to guide a team of 10–20 modelers, advance SysML 2.0 plans, and align modeling with program objectives.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop growth plans, document best practices, lead workshops, and coordinate with systems engineering leadership to ensure high-quality MBSE outputs and governance.