Senior Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Zel Technologies•Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, Cape Canaveral, FL, US, FL

About The Position

ZelTech is seeking a Senior MBSE Engineer to establish, lead, and mature its Model-Based Engineering program supporting mission-critical government and national security systems. The role drives MBSE strategy, technical architecture, cybersecurity compliance, and organizational adoption within approved government information systems. The ideal candidate has deep systems engineering expertise, strong MBSE leadership, and experience implementing secure digital engineering environments in defense or intelligence settings. The position provides senior technical leadership for MBSE and digital engineering, including strategy and governance, selection and architecture of tools and infrastructure, integration with lifecycle systems, and compliance with cybersecurity, supply-chain risk management (SCRM), and authorization to operate (ATO) requirements. The role also develops processes and standards, establishes performance metrics, assesses workforce capabilities, and leads training, coaching, and stakeholder coordination across technical and program teams. The majority of the work is performed in an office setting. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds may be required. ZelTech describes itself as a national-security-focused provider of research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, digital engineering, MBSE, or a related discipline.
At least 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 verification and validation.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in systems engineering, MBSE, digital engineering, or systems engineering.
Ability to achieve an SCI 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.

Responsibilities

Lead development of the MBSE vision, roadmap, governance, standards, and long-term sustainment plan.
Assess engineering tools, processes, and workforce capabilities; identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Integrate MBSE into the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, integration, verification and validation, and sustainment.
Advise senior leadership on MBSE investments, risks, and organizational impacts.
Evaluate and recommend MBSE platforms, modeling tools, and supporting applications.
Define secure technical architecture, computing resources, storage, and infrastructure 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.
Ensure MBSE environments meet government cybersecurity, SCRM, and ATO requirements.
Support 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.
Develop MBSE processes, SOPs, modeling standards, review procedures, and configuration management practices.
Integrate MBSE with systems engineering, program management, baseline management, and risk processes.
Establish metrics for model quality, traceability, engineering efficiency, and adoption.
Assess workforce MBSE competencies and define training and certification needs.
Develop role-based learning paths, training programs, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Coach engineers and technical leads adopting MBSE practices.
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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account with company contributions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Performance bonuses.
Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
Educational assistance and special training programs.
Voluntary benefits, including accidental, critical illness, and whole life coverage.
Company-paid group life insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid time off, holiday leave, jury duty leave, and military leave.
Health and fitness reimbursement.
Referral bonuses.
Employee discounts on various services and products. A $500 ZelTech non-employee referral fee is also mentioned.