Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, digital engineering, MBSE, or related fields
8+ years of experience in systems engineering or MBSE
Proven track record in implementing or scaling MBSE capabilities
Strong knowledge of MBSE concepts and tools
Experience with government cybersecurity requirements and ATO processes
Responsibilities
Lead the development of the MBSE vision and roadmap
Assess and improve current engineering tools and processes
Integrate MBSE into the full systems engineering lifecycle
Advise leadership on MBSE investments and risks
Evaluate and recommend MBSE platforms and tools
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and SCRM requirements
Develop MBSE processes and establish metrics for quality and efficiency
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k immediate vesting with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bonuses for performance
Educational assistance and special training programs
Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
Health and fitness reimbursement
Employee discounts on various services and products
Full Job Description
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Job Summary:
ZelTech is seeking a Senior MBSE Engineer to establish, lead, and mature our Model-Based Engineering program supporting mission-critical government and national security systems. This role drives MBSE strategy, technical architecture, cybersecurity compliance, and organizational adoption within approved government information systems.
The ideal candidate brings deep systems engineering expertise, strong MBSE leadership, and experience implementing secure digital engineering environments in defense or intelligence settings.
Responsibilities:
MBSE Strategy & Implementation
Lead development of the MBSE vision, roadmap, governance, standards, and long-term sustainment plan.
Assess current engineering tools, processes, and workforce capabilities; identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
Integrate MBSE into the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, architecture, integration, V&V, sustainment).
Advise senior leadership on MBSE investments, risks, and organizational impacts.
Technical Architecture & Tools
Evaluate and recommend MBSE platforms, modeling tools, and supporting applications.
Define secure technical architecture, computing resources, storage, and infrastructure required for MBSE operations.
Ensure interoperability with requirements management, configuration management, digital engineering, and lifecycle systems.
Conduct trade studies and support acquisition decisions for MBSE tools and infrastructure.
Cybersecurity, SCRM & ATO Compliance
Ensure MBSE environments meet government cybersecurity, SCRM, and ATO requirements.
Support development of authorization documentation, security controls, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring.
Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSOs, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to maintain compliance.
Evaluate third-party tools and supply chains for security risks.
Integrate MBSE with existing systems engineering, program management, baseline management, and risk processes.
Establish metrics for model quality, traceability, engineering efficiency, and adoption.
Workforce Development & Training
Assess workforce MBSE competencies and define training and certification needs.
Develop role-based learning paths, training programs, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Provide hands-on coaching to engineers and technical leads adopting MBSE practices.
Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as senior technical authority for MBSE and digital engineering.
Lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, implementation planning, and tool evaluations.
Prepare technical briefings, decision papers, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
Coordinate across systems, software, hardware, cybersecurity, IT, and program management teams.
Requirements:
Must be a US citizen.
Active Top-Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or digital engineering, MBSE, or related disciplines.
8+ years in systems engineering, digital engineering, MBSE, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience implementing or scaling MBSE capabilities.
Strong knowledge of MBSE concepts, SysML, systems architecture, requirements traceability, and model-based V&V.
Experience evaluating MBSE tools and technical infrastructure.
Working knowledge of government cybersecurity requirements, SCRM, and ATO processes.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with technical and executive audiences.
Successful background and drug screening check.
Preferred Requirements:
Master's degree in systems engineering or MBSE, digital engineering, or systems engineering.
Ability to achieve anSCI clearance and pass a CI polygraph.
Experience with SysML v1/v2, UML, UAF, DoDAF, or similar frameworks.
Experience with Cameo, CATIA Magic, Rhapsody, Capella, or comparable MBSE tools.
Experience integrating MBSE with requirements, PLM, configuration management, simulation, and verification systems.
Familiarity with NIST RMF, SP 800-53, DoD cybersecurity policies, and ATO processes.
Experience supporting classified government information systems.
Experience developing technical training programs and leading enterprise process improvement.
Physical Demands or Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k immediate vesting with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bonuses for performance
Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
Educational assistance and special training programs
