Senior Systems Engineer MBSE

Science Applications International Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking a cleared Systems Engineer who is a current Model-Based Engineering practitioner to support BAIO capabilities for a DoD customer.

You will join a team of solution architects deploying digital engineering for Information Operations, ISR, and Meteorology and Oceanography programs. The role emphasizes systems modeling, lifecycle management, and the use of tools like Cameo, SysML, and UPDM to build and steward end-to-end digital content for

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics; 5 years of experience; 4 additional years in lieu of degree.
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Familiar with system-level architecture development, systems modeling, and advanced digital engineering tools.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Integration within SoS frameworks across acquisition life cycles.
• Develop mission-aligned architectures for BAIO initiatives.
• Foster collaboration with government personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Deploy digital engineering practices using digital threads and twins.
• Drive holistic workflows for model management and project prioritization.
• Focus on mission outcomes and unified program delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Brief senior personnel

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAMEO Enterprise Architect

Team Work Cloud

SysML

UPDM

BPMN

UAF

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a cleared Systems Engineer who is a current Model-Based Engineering practitioner to support a portfolio of Battlespace Awareness and Information Operations (BAIO) capabilities to our DoD customer. In this role, you will join our highly energized team of solution architects as we deploy innovative solutions for Information Operations; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Meteorology and Oceanography capabilities. The candidate applies systems engineering, systems modeling, product lifecycle management, modeling and simulation, and related techniques, tools, and methodologies to construct, steward, curate, and leverage end-to-end digital content for client programs.

Job Highlights

• Lead Systems Integration: Integrate mission-oriented digital engineering practices, contributing to system-of-systems (SoS) frameworks that enhance warfighting capability throughout acquisition and system life cycles.
• Develop Mission-Aligned Architectures: Build and optimize systems-level architectures aligned with Integrated Mission Value principles to support mission delivery at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels for BAIO initiatives.
• Foster Collaboration: Facilitate internal and external collaboration with technical leads, stakeholders, government representatives, and cross-functional teams, supporting unified methodologies for enhanced delivery.
• Innovate with Mission & Digital Engineering: Deploy advanced digital engineering practices, leveraging digital threads and digital twins, to bridge gaps across BAIO programs and enhance decision-making for rapid response.
• Drive Holistic Workflows: Leverage tools and technologies to manage models, generate workflows, and enhance project prioritization and integration across the entire system lifecycle.
• Focus on Mission Outcomes: Implement strategies to transition away from disconnected program spending by focusing efforts on meaningful mission value, articulating how systems achieve critical defense objectives within BAIO.
• Support Portfolio Alignment: Build unified SoS foundations that enable program cohesion and seamless delivery of the portfolio through consistent capability-focused planning.

Qualifications

Required Skills, education and experience:

• Ability to work with and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, government technical representatives, and other supporting contractors; excellent written and oral communications; ability to work independently or in a team collaborative environment; ability to brief senior government personnel.
• Educational Background: Bachelor degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics. 5 years of experience. 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Technical Expertise: Familiar with system-level architecture development, systems modeling, and advanced digital engineering tools. (CAMEO Enterprise Architect and Team Work Cloud, SysML, UPDM, BPMN, and/or UAF)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities in dynamic environments.

Desired Skills and Certifications:

• Basic familiarity Defense acquisition.
• Experience with C4ISR military systems will set you apart. Prior military experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience/certification in SysML-based tools, such as Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), IBM Rational Rhapsody, Siemens Teamcenter, or Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Suite.
• Experience working in collaborative, team-based environments.

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.