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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** MBSE INC
- **Location:** Dedham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.elitetechnicaljobs.com/apply/?jobid=12721

## About the Role

Must be US Citizen

 - Must have an active Top Secret Clearance
 - Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
 - Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including direct hands-on experience with industry-leading MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
 - Experience applying MBSE to architect complex systems, including functional decomposition, interface definition, and trade study analysis
 - Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, DOORS Next Generation) and their integration with system models
 - Creative thinker who can leverage MBSE models to quickly communicate complex system designs and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
 - Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and champions MBSE adoption across cross-functional teams

## Description

Join a premier federal defense contractor and help shape the systems that protect national security. This is a chance to work on high-impact programs, sharpen your Model-Based Systems Engineering skills, and grow alongside a team that values technical excellence.

Why This Role Matters:

You will play a direct role in strengthening the security and reliability of critical defense systems. Your work will influence how future systems are designed, tested, and certified, giving you visibility and impact well beyond a typical engineering role.

What You Will Do:

 - Support proposal efforts, helping shape winning technical solutions
 - Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses to strengthen overall security posture
 - Develop system security documentation and support accreditation and certification testing
 - Evaluate systems, networks, and information systems to ensure they meet government security specifications
 - Create technical engineering products across the full system development life cycle
 - Help define the engineering frameworks and best practices used across multiple programs and systems


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