MBSE Systems Engineer

Makai LLC•Dayton, OH

3d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

This position and the associated duties and responsibilities are contingent upon securing the necessary funding and formal contract award. Position Location: Wright Patterson (Dayton), OH (Headquarters is in Massachusetts) Makai LLC is seeking a skilled MBSE Systems Engineer with expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support critical Air Force initiatives. We are seeking a Journeyman Systems Engineer where you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of military systems by defining system requirements, architectures, and interfaces through advanced modeling techniques on the Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (C3BM) contract. The Systems Engineer will work closely with government stakeholders and various contract teams (cross-functional) to ensure alignment across all system domains. A successful candidate will contribute to the design and evolution of next-generation defense systems, ensuring they are robust, interoperable, and mission-ready.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, test engineering, or a related field.
Active DoD TS clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Experience working in a Security-Impacted (SIL) environment.
Proficiency in SysML, preferably using Cameo Systems Modeler or MagicDraw.
Strong communication skills—effective in both written and verbal interactions, including one-on-one and small group settings.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Defense/aerospace industry experience with military systems development.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM or Kanban.
Experience with Atlassian tools including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
OCSMP (OMG Certification for Systems Modeling Professionals).
Experience with executable SysML models and scripting languages.
Knowledge of MBSE frameworks, such as MagicGrid.
Understanding of military Concept of Operations (CONOPS)

Responsibilities

Capture, decompose, and trace system-level requirements using MBSE practices.
Define, analyze, and refine system architectures and interfaces through SysML modeling.
Develop system structure and behavior models to support simulation and analysis.
Collaborate with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Utilize MBSE tools (e.g., No Magic Cameo System Modeler) to maintain traceability and integrity across system elements.
Support system integration and verification activities through model-based approaches.