Systems Engineer Level 4

Zachary Piper Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) Level 3 to support advanced aerospace and defense programs. This onsite role requires an active secret clearance and will contribute to mission‑critical, next‑generation autonomous and weapons systems.

You will implement MBSE practices, develop system architectures and interfaces using Cameo, MSOSA, and SysML, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet program milestones. Location options are St.

Qualifications

• MBSE experience required and familiarity with modeling tools.
• Active Secret Clearance required before start date.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; Master’s/PhD considered for experience equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams in developing autonomous and complex systems.
• Implement and mature MBSE methodologies within a Digital Engineering ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, requirements, and interfaces using Cameo, MSOSA, and SysML.
• Execute full lifecycle systems engineering activities: requirements decomposition, architecture modeling, interface management, risk identification, verification and validation, and certification planning.
• Prepare technical reviews, documentation, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Collaborate with SMEs across engineering disciplines to integrate capabilities.

Skills

MBSE

Cameo/MSOSA

SysML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Cameo

MSOSA

SysML

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) Level 3 to support advanced aerospace and defense programs within a leading national security organization. You’ll join a high‑impact Systems Engineering & Integration team driving next‑generation autonomous and weapons system development across highly complex, proprietary programs. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast‑paced environments and want to contribute directly to mission‑critical, cutting‑edge systems. This role is fully onsite in St. Louis, Missouri or Seattle, Washington. Candidates must hold an active secret clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support cross-functional engineering teams in developing advanced autonomous and complex systems aligned with program milestones and customer expectations.
• Implement and mature Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies within a Digital Engineering ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, requirements, and interfaces using tools such as Cameo, MSOSA, and SysML.
• Execute full lifecycle systems engineering activities, including:
• Requirements decomposition & traceability
• System architecture modeling
• Interface definition & management
• Operational and environments analysis
• Specification development
• Trade studies and technical assessments
• Risk identification & mitigation
• Verification, validation, and test planning
• Certification planning & execution
• Support technical reviews, documentation, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Collaborate with SMEs across multiple engineering disciplines to integrate complex system capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s, 3+ years with a Master’s, or relevant experience with a PhD.
• Hands‑on experience with MBSE, Cameo/MSOSA, and/or SysML.
• Active Secret Clearance (required prior to start).
• Ability to work 100% onsite in St. Louis or Seattle.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting proprietary or classified aerospace/defense programs.
• Background in autonomy, mission systems, or advanced weapons system development.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering pipelines and model‑based lifecycle integration.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $90,000-$160,000 **depending on experience**
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays