Senior Systems Engineer MBSE

SAIC • San Diego, CA

7h • $100,001 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a cleared Systems Engineer and current Model-Based Engineering practitioner to support a portfolio of Battlespace Awareness and Information Operations (BAIO) capabilities for a Department of Defense customer. The position is part of a team of solution architects deploying capabilities for Information Operations; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Meteorology and Oceanography.

The engineer applies systems engineering, systems modeling, product lifecycle management, modeling and simulation, and related methods and tools to construct, steward, curate, and use end-to-end digital content for client programs. The role develops mission-aligned system architectures and supports system-of-systems integration across acquisition and system life cycles, using digital engineering practices such as digital threads and digital twins.

The position is onsite in San Diego, California, is a day job, and requires travel approximately 10% of the time. A Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The target salary range is $100,001–$140,000, depending on experience and other factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics, or applicable experience in lieu of advanced education.
• Two years of experience; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Familiarity with system-level architecture development, systems modeling, and advanced digital engineering tools.
• Ability to work with and build relationships with stakeholders, government technical representatives, and supporting contractors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief senior government personnel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with defense acquisition.
• Experience with C4ISR military systems.
• Prior military experience.
• Hands-on experience or certification with SysML-based tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), IBM Rational Rhapsody, Siemens Teamcenter, or Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Suite.
• Experience working in collaborative, team-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate mission-oriented digital engineering practices into system-of-systems frameworks across acquisition and system life cycles.
• Develop and optimize systems-level architectures aligned with Integrated Mission Value principles and BAIO mission needs at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
• Facilitate collaboration among technical leads, stakeholders, government representatives, and cross-functional teams.
• Apply digital engineering practices, including digital threads and digital twins, to connect BAIO programs and support decision-making.
• Use tools and technologies to manage models, generate workflows, and improve project prioritization and integration across the system lifecycle.
• Focus systems engineering efforts on mission value and explain how systems support critical defense objectives.
• Build unified system-of-systems foundations that align programs and support cohesive portfolio delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior