Model Based Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2614450
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date Posted: 2026-09-09
Category: Software
Subcategory: DevSecOps
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our Technical Engineering and Design Department in support of our United States Air Force customer. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA.
Responsibilities:

• Apply systems engineering principles and best practices across the full lifecycle of a technical program, from concept to disposal.
• Develop, manage, and maintain system architecture models using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, UPDM, DoDAF).
• Lead the definition, decomposition, and management of system requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with program objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Conduct trade studies, analyses of alternatives, and risk assessments to inform key technical decisions and mitigate program risks.
• Define and manage system interfaces, ensuring interoperability and integration between system components.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and test engineers, to ensure a cohesive and integrated system design.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure the system meets all requirements and is fit for purpose.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, system models, and briefings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work with program management to ensure technical solutions are developed on schedule and within budget.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the systems engineering discipline within the program.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in a relevant technical field such as Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering on complex technical or aerospace/defense programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with proficiency in tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
• Strong understanding of the entire systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis to system deployment and support.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JAMA).
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF.
• Proven track record in conducting trade studies, risk analysis, and interface control.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse team.
• INCOSE certification (e.g., CSEP, ASEP) is highly desirable.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .