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# Model Based Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $108,160.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Scripting, MagicDraw
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/model-based-systems-engineer-woburn-ma--c44dfe4a-e319-4c6b-be96-472231a051b5

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Systems Engineering, Software Development, Process Modeling, Traceability, Simulation, Analysis Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, C Programming Language, * Proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering.

 * Experience building models from scratch using SysML.
 * Familiarity with MagicDraw.
 * Programming skills in C/C++, and Python.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.
 * MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
 * Minimum of 2 years experience working with SysML models in MagicDraw or similar tools.
 * Experience with software-intensive systems and open architecture.
 * Domain expertise in Radar, Electronic Warfare, Acoustic, Sensor Resource Management, Sea/Air/Space, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS).
 * Agile software development experience.
 * Familiarity with specific government open architectures, such as Open Mission Systems.
 * Experience with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM).

## Description

We are seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer to lead development programs through the Systems Engineering process using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches that support DoD Digital Engineering goals. You will work closely with domain experts and software development teams to realize program designs and digital engineering objectives.

Responsibilities

 * Lead development programs through the Systems Engineering process using MBSE approaches.
 * Implement rigorous MBSE approaches using SysML in MagicDraw.
 * Work closely with domain experts and software development teams to achieve program designs and digital engineering goals.
 * Implement traceability between MBSE model content and domain-specific analysis tools and simulation.