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Engineer Senior Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

BAE Systems

Fairborn, OHFull-time$88–150K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$88–150K/yr
Location
Fairborn, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a senior systems engineer skilled in Model-Based Systems Engineering to support a U.S. Government program. The role develops and captures architecture, requirements, system design, and testing approaches; integrates MBSE artifacts into secure cloud environments; and works with customers and program teams to improve engineering workflows. The position is on-site five days per week and requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems Engineering, requiredRequirements Analysis, requiredInterface Control Documentation, requiredConOps Development, requiredUse Case Development, requiredData Flows, requiredTest Plan Development, requiredRequirements Tools, requiredAgile Frameworks, requiredJira, requiredMBSE Modeling, requiredCameo Systems Modeler, requiredModel-Based Systems Engineering, nice to haveEnterprise Architecture, nice to haveSystems Engineering Principles, nice to haveAWS, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveDoW MBSE Best Practices, nice to haveDigital Engineering Strategy, nice to haveScrum, nice to haveSAFe, nice to haveWorkflow Piloting, nice to have

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Related, required4+ Years Related Experience, requiredActive Secret Clearance, requiredAbility to Obtain Top Secret/SCI, requiredMBSE Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems Inc, Aerospace and Mission Systems (AMS) is seeking a Systems Engineer who is highly skilled in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support one of our primary programs working with the US Government (USG) to understand and define requirements for our software staff.

In this position, you will be at the forefront of developing the systems that keep our nation safe and work in space emerging technology. This position will work with our team on adapting our architecture to the program requirements, creating a testing approach, and interacting across our program teams to ensure clear understanding during the software development cycle.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You ll Do:

  • Provide MBSE Expertise: Leverage your MBSE expertise on behalf of our customer to support enterprise architecture to USG customers.

  • Advanced Model Development: Responsible for articulating and capturing the architecture, system requirements, system design, and testing approach.

  • Cloud-Native Integration: Develop and deploy MBSE software artifacts to secure cloud environments using established CI/CD pipelines.

  • System Architecture Planning: Investigate and capture "As Is" architecture or workflows; identify "To Be" states; and make recommendation on transition from "As Is" to "To Be .

  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical strategies connecting multiple projects and customers, acting as a primary point of contact for digital engineering excellence.

  • Workflow Optimization: Work with customers to improve their architecture and engineering workflows and processes with the identification or design of processes and tools.

  • Process Improvement: Develop standard and repeatable processes, as appropriate, to support architecture, engineering, development, and integration.

  • Documentation Review: Support engineering review boards.

  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.

  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.

  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.

  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

  • A current, active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.

  • Technical Proficiency:

  • SE Proficiency: Experience performing all/most aspects of the system engineering (requirements analysis, interface control documentation, ConOps development, use case development, data flows and developing test plans.)

  • Requirements Experience: Experience using a requirements tool.

  • Agile Framework: Experience working within Agile frameworks (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster or related experience) and experience working with Jira.

  • MBSE Tools: Mastery of MBSE modeling platform(s) including experience with Cameo Systems Modeler.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Certifications: Certification in Model Based Systems Engineering.

  • Software & MBSE: Experience with software and system development projects using model bases system engineering. Familiar with Enterprise Architecture concepts, System Engineering Principles as depicted in the System V, and MBSE in a mode. Experience working with AWS and Microsoft Office.

  • Digital Engineering Standards: Familiarity with Department of War (DoW) MBSE best practices and digital engineering strategy.

  • Advanced Agile: Experience working on a team using Scrum or SAFe development process.

  • Collaborative Mindset: A commitment to innovation and continual learning, with the ability to pilot new workflows with domain experts.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Engineer Senior Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,124 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$88–150K/yr
  • Ohio median$100–160K/yr140 salary ranges
  • US median$115–188K/yr8,616 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $119K, is 8% below the Ohio median midpoint ($129K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 216 open Systems Engineer jobs in Ohio and 11,124 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,225 postings).
Education
4,103 of the 11,124 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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