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Senior Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) with Security Clearance

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc.Dahlgren, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 29, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Senior MBSE Engineer, shaping the future of autonomous warfare technologies for the US Navy with a competitive salary of $145k-$175k and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive in this role if you possess expert-level systems engineering skills and a passion for AI and LLM integration, directly contributing to critical defense advancements within a collaborative environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead complex system development and make a tangible impact on national security.

Quick Overview

Salary
$145k - $175k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Dahlgren, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
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Job Description

The Senior Model Based Systems Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, development, and implementation of complex systems. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by support the NSWCDD Intelligent Automation Division (H60) for the US Navy, DoW, and Interagency partners with warfare technologies that represent the intersection of autonomy, artificial intelligence, robotics, and unmanned systems.

This position will directly impact expansion of the US Navy into the field of Artificial Intelligence and through Large Language Model problem (LLM) solving and machine learning integration. CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES Has strong Independence to act on: Lead the development and implementation of complex systems using advanced modeling techniques. Create and manage sophisticated system models using SysML and MBSE tools to represent requirements, architecture, behavior, and verification processes.

Lead technical planning, system integration, verification and validation activities, and evaluate alternatives including cost and risk assessments. Analyze and decompose complex system requirements into functional and performance specifications within a model-based framework. Develop architectural views using frameworks such as DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM) and ensure compatibility of all functional interfaces. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including customers and subject matter experts, to drive technical issues to closure and ensure alignment with project goals.

Apply and promote MBSE methodologies to streamline development processes, reduce costs, and improve system reliability. Provide guidance and training to junior engineers on MBSE practices and tools.

SKILLS && ABILITIES Applies expert level knowledge in: Systems engineering principles with MBSE tools SysML methodology for system modeling Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)/MODAF and their application in systems modeling Digital twin technology for system optimization Military tactical products and Command && Contr ol systems Risk management tools and processes for complex systems Simulation and test frameworks using model-based tools.

Developing executable architectures and system simulations EDUCATION && CERTIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in STEM related field INCOSE CSEP (Certified) Certification Preferred TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS General office environment Computer/Equipment lab PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs Frequent use of keyboard and typing Frequent sitting and standing WORK SCHEDULE 5/40 The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements. PAY RANGE $145,000.00 to $175,000.00 annually, DOE U.S.

Citizenship is Required SECURITY CLEARANCE Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable. Tactical Engineering && Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer

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