System Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Model-Based System Engineer to support our client in Berkeley, MO. The Model-Based Systems Engineer will support cross-functional engineering teams in developing and integrating a complex, highly integrated air and weapons system. The engineer will collaborate with system architects, SMEs, and program leadership to implement and mature an MBSE-driven systems engineering approach across the program.

Responsibilities of the System Engineer include:

· Lead cross-functional engineering teams to meet project commitments and support technical reviews

· Implement and refine systems engineering processes, methods, and best practices

· Support MBSE execution as part of a broader digital engineering strategy

· Perform requirements decomposition, system architecture development, trade studies, risk management, planning, and integration activities in SysML-based tools

· Capture systems engineering artifacts within MBSE models, ensuring traceability to requirements and verification plans

· Apply interdisciplinary approaches to design, develop, and verify complex system solutions

Qualifications for the System Engineer include:

· Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical discipline

· 5+ years of engineering experience and 4+ years of systems engineering experience

· Experience with MBSE tools such as MSOSA or other SysML-based modeling environments (e.g., Cameo)

· Experience using DOORS for requirements development and traceability

· Experience supporting verification, validation, and certification planning for complex systems

· Experience with defense aircraft, air vehicle systems, mission systems, avionics, or weapons systems engineering

· Experience working with software requirements, ICDs, and software verification activities

· Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for engineering workflow and documentation

· Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (Active Secret within last 24 months preferred)

Compensation for the System Engineer includes:

· Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000 depending on experience

· Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more

Keywords

MBSE, Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, MSOSA, Cameo, DOORS, Requirements Engineering, Requirements Decomposition, Requirements Traceability, Systems Architecture, System Integration, Digital Engineering, Air Vehicle Systems, Weapons Systems, Avionics, Mission Systems, Interface Control Documents, ICDs, Verification and Validation, V&V, Certification Planning, Trade Studies, Risk Management, Complex Systems, Systems Modeling, SysML Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, Block Definition Diagrams, IBDs, State Machines, Parametric Models, Defense Engineering, Tactical Aircraft, Air Dominance, Phantom Works, Training Systems, Software Requirements, Software Verification, Mission-Critical Systems, Safety-Critical Systems, MIL-STD, Secret Clearance, DoD Programs, JIRA, Confluence, Engineering Leadership, Cross-Functional Teams, Requirements Baselines, Traceability Matrices, Systems Integration Testing, Test Planning, Engineering Documentation, Onsite Engineering, Berkeley MO, Systems Engineer Level 3, Defense Contractor, System-of-Systems, Weapon Integration, Aerospace Engineering, Defense Technology

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