CACI International

Model Based System Engineer

CACI International$82K — $172K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience, including 1+ year in Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Proficiency in MBSE tools like Cameo, IBM Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect
  • Solid understanding of SysML
  • Experience with managing system requirements and verification plans
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • U.S. citizenship and active Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain system architecture and design models using MBSE tools
  • Perform requirement traceability and design validation through model simulations
  • Support trade studies, system decomposition, and design reviews
  • Provide technical direction and requirement transparency across teams
  • Manage requirements including tracking and compliance verification
  • Create test procedures to verify system requirements
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to generate scalable solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Financial and retirement benefits
  • Support for family needs and continuing education opportunities
  • Paid time off for work-life balance
  • Learning and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Title: Model Based System Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 8/31/2026


Responsibilities:
•    Develop and maintain system architecture and design models using MBSE tools and methodologies.
•    Perform requirement traceability, impact analysis, and design validation through model simulations.
•    Support trade studies, system decomposition, and design reviews with digital artifacts.
•    Provide technical direction and requirement transparency across development teams
•    Performing requirements management including requirements creation, tracking, flow down, coverage, verification tracking, compliance matrices, etc.
•    Developing test procedures to formally verify system requirements for sell off events
•    Decomposing system requirements and collaborating with multi-disciplined, distributed teams to generate efficient and scalable solutions
•    Supporting the development, implementation, and verification of mission capabilities
•    Participating in the development and execution of program milestones events such as Customer meetings, internal and formal Government testing events, and discrepancy report (DR) review boards
•    Conducting testing events of software solutions and generating Test result documentation


Qualifications:

Required: 
•    5 years of professional experience working in systems engineering with at least 1 year applying Model Based Systems Engineering principles
•    Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect
•    Working knowledge of SysML
•    Experience developing and managing system requirements, interface definitions, and verification plans
•    Ability to develop requirements
•    Ability to develop test procedures that verify requirements
•    Ability to develop traceability between requirements, code, and verification
•    Effective cross-organizational communicator with the ability to work well in a small team, fast paced environment
•    Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering field
•    U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret security clearance 


Desired:
•    OMG SysML Model Builder Fundamental and/or OMG SysML Model User certificate
•    Strong understanding of digital engineering, model integration, and system simulation techniques
•    Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+)
•    Experience integrating system models
•    Experience with UAF and/or Magic Grid frameworks
•    Experience with using automated tests to sell off formal requirement verification
•    Experience with government Site Acceptance process and procedures
•    Experience in working with software-defined interfaces that use either XML or JSON to both document and implement
•    Experience with SATCOM or GEOINT systems
•    Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual teams
•    Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
•    Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD
•    Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual teams

•    Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
•    Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD
•    Experience in the operational deployment of multi-product baselines and functionality
•    Experience developing a software architect using digital tools
•    Experience with DOORS or DOOR Next Gen
•    Experience with Gitlab, JIRA, or other agile management software.

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Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100-$172,400

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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