Senior MBSE System Architect - Defense Simulation (C-17)

CAE Inc; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development

Recognition and advancement

Job summary

CAE Defense & Security is seeking an experienced System Architect to lead MBSE-driven design for the C-17 Training System program. You will shape high‑fidelity simulations, integrating avionics, flight dynamics, mission systems, and environments.

You will collaborate with software, hardware, cybersecurity, and certification teams to ensure scalable, compliant architectures. A background in MBSE governance and cross‑disciplinary leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• MBSE practices and tools.
• Lead architecture development for complex, multidisciplinary systems.
• Experience with aircraft system integration, avionics interfaces, or mission system architectures.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, MIL‑STDs, and training system standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture development for advanced aircraft and mission system simulations using MBSE methodologies and SysML‑based frameworks.
• Define and evolve simulation system architectures that integrate avionics, flight dynamics, mission systems, networks, and C4ISR components.
• Collaborate with SMEs, software/hardware teams to ensure accurate, scalable simulations.
• Support trade studies and design decisions for fidelity, interoperability, and scalability.
• Ensure architecture compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and DoD requirements.

Skills

MBSE methodologies

SysML

Architecture development leadership

Systems integration

DoD acquisition familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer or Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Job description

CAE Defense & Security is seeking an experienced System Architect to lead MBSE-driven design for the C-17 Training System program. You will shape high‑fidelity simulations, integrating avionics, flight dynamics, mission systems, and environments.

You will collaborate with software, hardware, cybersecurity, and certification teams to ensure scalable, compliant architectures. A background in MBSE governance and cross‑disciplinary leadership is essential.