Sr. Systems Engineer (MBSE)

CACI•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead systems engineering efforts for Department of Defense intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will: Lead Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives to establish and maintain digital engineering baselines for intelligence, EW, and cyber systems Develop and manage Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) artifacts and system views to support program architecture decisions Ensure Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) compliance across defense systems and programs Develop product roadmaps and technology insertion strategies for next-generation C5ISR capabilities Provide System-of-Systems (SoS) engineering leadership to establish technical baselines and architectural direction Interface with government program offices and other defense contractors on complex system integration efforts

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (required)
Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
10+ years of systems engineering experience with complex DoD systems
Demonstrated experience leading MBSE initiatives using tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or similar SysML platforms
Proven experience developing DoDAF products (OV, SV, TV) for ACAT programs or major system acquisitions
Strong understanding of MOSA, SOSA, and CMOSS open architecture standards and implementation
Experience with C5ISR, SIGINT, EW, or intelligence systems architecture and integration
Knowledge of systems engineering processes per IEEE 15288, EIA 632, or DoD systems engineering guidelines
Experience with requirements management and traceability using tools like DOORS, Jama, or equivalent
Strong technical writing and communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence technical direction

Nice To Haves

International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) CSEP or ESEP certification
Experience with Army or DoD intelligence and electronic warfare systems
Familiarity with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures
Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized system deployments
Experience with AI/ML integration into intelligence systems
Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity authorization processes
Experience with Agile systems engineering and iterative development approaches
Knowledge of geospatial data frameworks and Multi-INT integration
Familiarity with cloud architectures and hybrid on-premises/cloud system designs
Previous experience supporting government intelligence program offices
Experience with digital engineering and digital thread concepts

Responsibilities

Lead MBSE methodology implementation using SysML and digital engineering tools to transition from document-centric to model-centric engineering
Develop and maintain DoDAF operational viewpoints (OV), system viewpoints (SV), and technical standards viewpoints to support capability analysis and system integration
Establish and enforce MOSA, SOSA, and CMOSS compliance across hardware and software architectures to enable interoperability and technology refresh
Create and maintain product roadmaps identifying technology gaps, modernization opportunities, and pre-planned product improvements (P3I)
Perform requirements analysis, architecture trade studies, and capability mapping across tactical and enterprise intelligence systems
Lead technical baseline reviews, Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and architecture governance activities
Support SIGINT/EW modernization, open architectures, and advanced prototyping initiatives
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, software engineering, AI/ML, and test & evaluation
Develop technical documentation including system architecture documents, interface control documents (ICDs), and engineering artifacts
Mentor junior systems engineers and provide technical guidance to integrated product teams