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# Model Based Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Arcfield, Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Technology Consulting, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=651e142fcd78d241

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Verification (System development task)?, Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team and help advance state-of-the-art systems design capabilities that are critical to national defense and multi-domain operations. We are seeking an experienced systems engineer with strong technical depth in military system development and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to develop innovative, mission-focused solutions to complex challenges. If you are passionate about integrating cutting-edge technologies, architecting robust systems, and delivering high-impact engineering results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference., * BS 5-7, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2 (Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).

 * 5+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated weapons and defense platform knowledge
 * Knowledge of existing weapons systems programs, weapons software architecture, and mission application for weapons systems
 * Experience implementing open systems standards, MOSA, WOSA, GCIA, across diverse platforms (ground, air, maritime, space, or joint systems).
 * Understanding of mission engineering concepts and their application to weapons/platforms and multi-domain operations.
 * Proficiency with MBSE tools and methodologies (e.g., Cameo, SAM, Rhapsody, SysML, UPDM/UAF).
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

## Description

THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING- STC, An Arcfield Company, * Design and integrate weapons solutions and software into platform architectures using MBSE methodologies.

 * Develop and manage system requirements throughout the lifecycle, ensuring traceability, verification, and compliance with program objectives.
 * Provide expertise in open systems standards, mission engineering, software design, all as part of an integrated digital approach.
 * Apply mission engineering principles to optimize and analyze system and subsystem performance across diverse platforms and operational environments.
 * Collaborate with mission engineers, platform architects, and stakeholders to translate operational needs into executable system architectures and integrated technical solutions.


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