Model Based Systems Engineer
US$206,000 – US$284,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Jan 2026
Advertised as “Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$206,000 – US$284,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
STR is hiring a Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) in our Woburn, MA office (other locations_: Dayton, OH & Arlington, VA_) to work across a broad portfolio of DoD mission areas. The Systems Engineer should have experience leading teams, architecting systems, working across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, and have experience in Digital Engineering/MBSE. The candidate will support STR’s Systems Development Division in adopting processes and tools to achieve architectural integrity and traceability from requirements analysis through system and software development through production system deployment.
This position offers the opportunity to work with leading domain experts in sensors development and cyber security to incorporate MBSE tools and techniques. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Systems Engineering techniques, Modeling and Simulation, Digital Engineering/MBSE and be excited about opportunities to mentor more junior staff and help foster growth of subject matter expertise across the organization.
In addition to modeling in SysML, the Systems Engineer will be responsible for implementing and guiding teams in the customization and automation techniques offered by Cameo to enable multi-disciplinary programs to comply with DoD Digital Engineering goals. Proficiency in one or more high-level language (C/C++, Java, Python) is highly desired.
The Systems Engineer should have experience implementing a rigorous MBSE approach to develop DoD systems. New programs at STR will be looking to adopt agile approaches that incorporate model-based requirements management and traceability with software development. This position is well suited for a Systems Engineer with a software development background who is interested in improving the state of the practice and demonstrating the advantages that MBSE can offer.
What you will do:
- Leading development programs through the Systems Engineering process using MBSE approaches that support DoD Digital Engineering goals
- Leading teams and implementing rigorous MBSE approaches using SysML in Cameo (MagicDraw)
- Providing mentorship and training of Systems Engineers on the use of MBSE
- Working closely with domain experts and software development teams to realize program designs and digital engineering goals
Who you are:
- This position requires an Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- BS, MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- Technical Project Lead experience