Model Based Systems Engineer

Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Build the Future of Naval Sensor Technology

We're seeking Model Based Systems Engineers (MBSEs) to support the development of a next-generation sensor system for a U.S. Navy submarine platform. This is an opportunity to help define a new system from the ground up, developing system architecture, requirements, and specifications that will drive software, hardware, integration, and testing efforts.What You'll Do

Develop and maintain MBSE artifacts using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML

Create and manage system and subsystem requirements, specifications, and traceability

Build models that connect behavior, structure, interfaces, and requirements

Develop Use Cases, Activity Diagrams, Requirements Diagrams, BDDs, and IBDs

Support the full Systems Engineering V-Model

Collaborate with software, hardware, integration, and test teams

Participate in design reviews including PDRs and CDRs

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

5+ years developing system and subsystem requirements/specifications

3+ years of hands-on experience with Cameo Systems Modeler

Strong SysML and MBSE experience

Experience with requirements traceability and architecture development

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance

Experience with defense, naval, submarine, sensor, or undersea systems

Experience supporting Agile programs within a Systems Engineering V-Model environment

Why Join?

Work on a brand-new submarine sensor platform

Create requirements and architecture from scratch rather than supporting legacy systems

Collaborate with a highly technical engineering team

Influence the design of cutting-edge defense technology from the earliest phases

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA.

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Manassas,VA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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