Senior Principal Engineer Systems Architect

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule

Learning opportunities

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Systems Architect in Melbourne, Florida. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to design and develop systems using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requiring a DoD Secret clearance. We offer a flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, along with exceptional learning opportunities in a collaborative team environment.

Salary range for this position is $122,800.00 to $184,200.00, reflecting the high demand for qualified candidates with strong STEM backgrounds and extensive experience.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of related professional/military experience.
• Experience developing model-based systems engineering products.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross‑functional teams to create conceptual data models.
• Design, develop, and document systems using MBSE.
• Coach team members on requirements and architecture.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Systems engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Suite)

Agile frameworks

Modeling software systems

Mission engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master of Science in a STEM discipline

STEM Ph.D.

Job description

Senior Principal Engineer Systems Architect

Location: Melbourne, Florida.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with cross‑functional teams to create conceptual data models and data flows.
• Design, develop, and document systems that contain logical solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Review modifications of existing systems for cross‑compatibility.
• Implement data strategies and develop physical data models.
• Coach team members on developing the requirements, architecture, design, and implementation in the model.
• Perform systems requirements analysis.
• Manage requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation.

Benefits Statement

We offer flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. The role provides phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Salary Range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00.

Basic Qualifications (Sr Principal Level)

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with at least 8 years of related professional/military experience.
• Master of Science in a STEM discipline with at least 6 years of related professional/military experience.
• STEM Ph.D. with at least 4 years of related professional/military experience.
• Experience developing model‑based systems engineering products and/or mission engineering.
• Experience modeling software systems and system‑of‑systems.
• Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Suite) and agile frameworks.
• Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modeling and simulation.
• Applied knowledge of aircraft design.
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment.
• Experience integrating complex systems across multiple domains.
• Experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers.
• Experience with CAMEO large‑scale vehicle development.
• Experience developing DODAF view artifacts, especially operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like CAMEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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