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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Model-Based Systems Engineer - **Company:** Arcfield, Inc. - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,737.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Technology Consulting, Decision Support Systems, Information Extraction, Software Tools, Systems Architecture, Information Technology - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9013886/model-based-systems-engineer ## About the Role * BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. * 5+ years of relevant hands-on systems engineering experience, with demonstrated exposure to Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering implementation. * Strong experience architecting, developing, testing, and deploying MBSE and DE solutions in support of complex government or defense programs. * Demonstrated expertise with advanced MBSE capabilities, including configuration management, traceability, verification, model-based metrics, information extraction, and digital workflow implementation. * Technical knowledge of system architecture, MBSE frameworks, digital engineering environments, modeling tools, and model-based lifecycle processes. * Experience supporting government projects, including the transition of engineering solutions from R&D, prototype, or pilot phases into operational or production use. * Proven ability to work directly with government stakeholders, mission engineers, program offices, and cross-functional technical teams. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate mission needs into practical technical solutions. * Experience delivering user training, governance support, implementation guidance, or process refinement for DE/MBSE adoption. * Must possess and maintain an active U.S. DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance. ## Description THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING- STC, An Arcfield Company Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), an Arcfield Company, is seeking a seasoned Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Lead to support U.S. Space Force digital transformation efforts in Colorado Springs, CO. This role requires leading the analysis, architecture, implementation, and deployment of advanced DE/MBSE capabilities that improve system engineering workflows, model governance, traceability, verification, configuration management, and mission-relevant decision support. The selected candidate will work closely with U.S. Space Force stakeholders, mission engineers, program offices, and technical teams to identify digital engineering needs, establish a practical implementation roadmap, execute high-impact pilot efforts, and deploy sustainable MBSE solutions within an enhanced Digital Engineering Environment (DEE). An active TS/SCI Security Clearance is required. Responsibilities: * Program and Technical Leadership: Lead DE/MBSE planning, stakeholder coordination, roadmap development, technical execution, and delivery of mission-focused digital engineering capabilities aligned to U.S. Space Force priorities. * Analysis and Roadmap Development: Collaborate with government stakeholders to assess data producers and consumers, identify engineering workflow pain points, evaluate digital transformation opportunities, and define a comprehensive DE/MBSE roadmap with objectives, tasks, milestones, and implementation plans. * MBSE Feature Development and Implementation: Lead the architecture, testing, and implementation of MBSE capabilities, including configuration management, traceability, verification, model-based metrics, information extraction, and related digital engineering workflows. * Digital Engineering Environment Implementation: Support the development and deployment of an enhanced Digital Engineering Environment architecture by integrating MBSE frameworks, tools, workflows, governance processes, and user-driven acceptance testing. * Training and Governance: Support delivery live training, user enablement, and ongoing governance support to ensure DE/MBSE practices align with evolving policy standards, mission requirements, and continuous process improvement needs. * Collaboration: Work closely with U.S. Space Force stakeholders, mission engineers, systems engineers, software teams, tool administrators, and cross-functional partners to ensure successful implementation, adoption, and sustainment of DE/MBSE capabilities. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [The QUEST for Better Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/721-the-quest-for-better-software) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)