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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** deciBel Research, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, DOORS (Software), Git, Information Technology, Domain Driven Design
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/aee90fd9-c392-40b3-8b8e-760a4f65ca52

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other relevant STEM field, or equivalent, required, * 10+ years of professional MBSE/Systems Engineering experience

 * Demonstrated systems-thinking mindset applied across system/model lifecycles
 * Hands-on SysML modeling experience
 * Hands-on experience with Cameo (Cameo Enterprise Architecture / Systems Modeler)
 * Familiarity with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and their application in defense systems
 * Proven ability to present analyses to a review board/CAB and to mentor junior engineers

Special Skills Desired:

 * OCSMP certification or equivalent (or attainable within 30 days of hire)
 * Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to assess model modularity and intended-use fidelity
 * Familiarity with IBM DOORS
 * Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, and Git
 * Familiarity with Radar / RF / Missile-Defense domain (augmented by RF/Radar SME support)

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance.

## Description

The successful candidate serves as a technical lead and deputy to the Chief MBSE Architect on a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) analysis and validation effort. The Senior Systems Engineer independently leads the analysis, verification, and validation of system models - assessing modularity, interoperability, and intended-use fidelity - and mentors mid- and junior-level engineers. This role demands a strong systems-thinking mindset and the confidence to present analyses and findings to the Configuration Architecture Board (CAB) and associated governance reviews.

Responsibilities Include:

 * Leads independent analysis, verification, and validation of SysML system models for modularity, interoperability, and intended-use fidelity
 * Serves as deputy/technical lead to the Chief MBSE Architect, adhering to and reinforcing MOSA standards and configuration-management governance
 * Presents analyses, findings, and recommendations confidently to the Configuration Architecture Board (CAB) and governance reviews
 * Mentors and develops mid- and junior-level engineers in MBSE modeling, analysis, and validation practices
 * Drives the application of systems-thinking and MBSE best practices across the validation lifecycle


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