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Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/17/2026
MTSI is searching for a talented Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide senior technical and advisory assistance to the Director of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Enterprise Engineering, who is responsible for chairing design reviews, establishing architecture and design standards, managing Enterprise Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and synchronizing M&S across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Responsibilities

  • Performs and leads systems engineering duties to elicit stakeholder requirements and mission needs
  • Defines requirements, performs functional analysis using Model-based Systems Engineering techniques and tools
  • Drafts and reviews technical documents and supports technical reviews
  • Facilitates M&S and digital engineering transformation initiatives, and represent Enterprise Engineering in agency tiger teams and working groups

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in STEM field and 12 years of related professional experience
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Experience leading MBSE activities and projects for complex systems, preferably DoD Weapon Systems
  • Extensive experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
  • Experience with languages used for architecture modeling (i.e. DoD Architecture Framework and (Unified Architecture Framework (UAF))
  • Mastery of MBSE tools, such as IBM Rhapsody and Cameo, and integrated requirements tools, such as DOORs NG
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical and non-MBSE trained people
  • Experience following MBSE processes, such as IBM Harmony

Desired Qualifications

  • Doctorate in applicable field is a plus
  • MBSE certifications and training (i.e. OMG, INCOSE, etc.)
  • Ballistic Missile Defense System (MDS) domain experience working in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
  • Experience with definition, design, development, verification and validation, and analysis of MDS M&S (ground test and constructive or distributed virtual simulation of the MDS and its elements and components)
  • Experience with analysis, test, and systems engineering of M&S for one or more elements of the MDS (i.e. Patriot, THAAD, GMD, Sensors, or C2)
  • Exposure to MDA test events and activities supported by M&S products and services
  • Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skill sets and backgrounds
  • Energetic, motivated, self-starting

The pay range for this position is $150,0000/annually to $178,000/annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

Salary : $178,000 - $1,500,000

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