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# Model-Based Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Bowhead
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Modeling Language, MagicDraw
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7edaf432-2411-4a20-820b-c984dfe76099

## About the Role

* A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
 * Three (3) to five (5) years professional technical experience with familiarity of Naval Weapon Systems
 * Possesses a robust knowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodology
 * Must have direct experience with the Cameo Systems Modeler tool and MagicDraw, or other MBSE based software
 * Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
 * Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
 * Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

 * Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds.
 * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
 * Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

## Description

Bowhead seeks a DoD SECRET cleared Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our team supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division., The Model-Based Systems Engineer will work directly with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

 * Work with Government leads and engineers to help develop system diagrams to represent system interactions
 * Knowledge and experience in Cameo (or other modeling software) and SysML architecture practices
 * Be able to work with a diverse group of engineers (mechanical, electrical, and software) to integrate in feedback and comments into robust models
 * Collaborate with other NAVY MBSE groups to help refine system engineering practices and align common practices
 * Provides logical ties to existing documents to show support for requirement definition
 * Helps foster growth of less experienced Systems engineers (internally and to government engineers)
 * Prepares technical documentation of model-based progress and advancement
 * Other duties as assigned


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