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# Model Based Systems Engineer III in San Diego

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, UML, SC Clearance, DODAF
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/model-based-systems-engineer-iii-san-diego-30814249

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, or another science discipline requiring the use of advanced mathematics skills, such as Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or Probability.
 * Ten (10) years of professional experience performing Model Based Systems Engineering.
 * Knowledge of Systems Modeling (SysML) and/or Unified Modeling (UML).
 * Experience working in cross-platform collaborative MBSE and/or digital engineering environments, or equivalent.
 * Knowledge of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
 * Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a secret clearance.

## Description

We are seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer III to support advanced systems engineering efforts through the application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, tools, and digital engineering practices. In this role, you will develop and maintain system models, support architecture development and technical analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure models accurately represent system requirements, design, behavior, and interfaces. You will also contribute to work performed in collaborative MBSE/digital environments and support architecture products aligned with Department of Defense standards.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

 * Develop, maintain, and update Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models and related engineering artifacts to support system requirements, design, analysis, integration, and verification activities.
 * Apply Systems Modeling (SysML) and/or Unified Modeling (UML) to create structured system models and technical products.
 * Support system architecture development using Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) standards.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in cross-platform collaborative MBSE and digital engineering environments to ensure consistency, traceability, and technical alignment across model artifacts.
 * Analyze engineering data and technical information to support model development, system decomposition, interface definition, and technical decision-making.
 * Assist in the preparation of technical briefings, reports, and other engineering documentation related to MBSE and architecture development efforts.


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