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Model-Based System Engineer (MBSE) - Junior

Suitland, MDOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-level$104,000–$166,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • TS/SCI
  • polygraph
  • MBSE
  • SysML
  • DoDAF
  • systems engineering
  • foreign missile systems
  • MBSE standardization

Nice to have

  • TS/SCI with Poly
  • Cameo Enterprise Architect
  • Teamwork Cloud
  • Cameo Simulation Toolkit
  • RMSiS
  • MathWorks

Role summary

Peraton is seeking a Junior Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join their team in Suitland, MD. This role is part of a strategic mission to design and implement a consolidated, integrated MBSE architecture for the Intelligence Community, specifically supporting Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD). The engineer will develop SysML architecture models, design DoDAF-compliant views, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive MBSE standardization and best practices. The position requires 3+ years of systems engineering experience, a BS/BA (or equivalent experience), and a TS/SCI clearance. Familiarity with MBSE principles, SysML, and DoDAF is essential. Preferred qualifications include experience with specific modeling tools like Cameo Enterprise Architect and familiarity with the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

Want to be part of an MBSE effort that’s driving integration and accelerating weapons systems analysis across the Intelligence Community?

Peraton was recently awarded a highly strategic mission: to design and implement a consolidated, integrated MBSE architecture across all major Intel Centers in support of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD). This unified architecture will speed up threat analysis, improve decision-making, and ensure technical synchronization across a national mission.

As a Model-Based Systems Engineer, you’ll help this transformation—working with senior government stakeholders and technical teams across:

    • ONI(Suitland, MD)

You will help shape the future of systems analysis and command & control modeling at the enterprise level—creating a tangible impact on national defense.

Your Role: Engineering Integration at Mission Speed

As a Model-Based Systems Engineer, you will:

  • Provide on-site MBSE support at the Office of Naval Intelligence.
  • Develop high-fidelity Systems Modeling Language (SysML) architecture models focused on foreign missile systems and Command & Control (C2) systems
  • Design, develop, and maintain integrated DoDAF-compliant system architecture views and SysML artifacts
  • Collaborate with government technical leads, product owners, and agency stakeholders on system modeling and requirements
  • Produce high-quality technical and design documentation in support of system development and analysis
  • Drive MBSE standardization, integration, and best practices across the joint environment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of systems engineering experience with a BS/BA (An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
  • TS/SCI clearance adjudicated and able to pass a polygraph
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools
  • Experience developing SysML artifacts in support of real-world systems
  • Familiarity with ITASE (Integrated Threat Analysis and Simulation Environment)
  • Working knowledge of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Ability to work across multiple agencies and locations in a coordinated technical team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI with Poly
  • Experience supporting or working within the Intelligence Community (IC)
  • Familiarity with some of the following tools:
    • Cameo Enterprise Architect, Teamwork Cloud, Cameo Simulation Toolkit
    • RMSiS, MathWorks, CATIA, Simulink, STK
    • Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Excel
    • UAF/SysML, Enovia, NGTS, AFSIM
  • Demonstrated experience presenting technical updates to government customers and senior stakeholders

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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