Senior MBSE Systems Engineer

Position Title: Senior MBSE Systems Engineer
Position Type: Full-time, On-Site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Active Secret

Description:
Waypoint's client is seeking a Senior Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Engineer to provide senior technical and advisory support to a missile defense program office. This role focuses on the refinement, implementation, and standardization of MBSE design practices across a portfolio of complex defense systems.

The selected candidate will support the development and execution of a Government Reference Architecture (GRA) using MBSE methodologies, ensuring consistency, traceability, and alignment across current and future programs.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the architect for implementation of the Government Reference Architecture (GRA) MBSE solution across the program office.
• Author process documentation, develop template frameworks, and establish metric reporting methods to support MBSE execution.
• Develop, maintain, and manage system models using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Perform requirements analysis to create and maintain architecture models aligned with mission needs.
• Lead systems engineering efforts to elicit and define stakeholder requirements.
• Conduct functional analysis using Model-Based Systems Engineering techniques and tools.
• Define and decompose system requirements and ensure traceability within MBSE environments.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on MBSE methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Required:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 12+ years of experience, supporting missile defense or DoD programs.
• Expert knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Experience developing and maintaining architecture models and system requirements.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF and/or UAF.
• Experience supporting systems engineering lifecycle activities within DoD programs.

Desired:

• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs and processes.
• Experience supporting missile systems, target systems, missile defense, or hypersonic programs.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS Next Generation (DOORS NG).
• Exposure to MDA test events and system integration activities.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level MBSE implementations across multiple programs.