What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer - MBSE position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2618550
Location: Crane, IN, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-28
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID
Description
SAIC is seeking a talented and motivated Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to support cutting-edge hypersonic programs at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. This is a high-impact role embedded at the customer site, working directly with government engineers and program teams on some of the Department of Defense's most technically challenging and strategically important hypersonic development efforts.
The ideal candidate brings a strong systems engineering foundation, hands-on experience with MBSE tools and methodologies, and the ability to engage across the full system lifecycle — from concept development through validation and verification.
What You'll Do
Core Systems Engineering Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with program requirements
- Participate in and support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), including:
- System Requirements Reviews (SRR)
- Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)
- Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
- Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
- Support Drawing Reviews and Model Reviews to ensure design integrity and traceability
MBSE & Architecture
- Develop, maintain, and update system architecture models using MBSE tools, with Cameo Systems Modeler as the primary platform
- Apply SysML or equivalent modeling languages to capture system structure, behavior, requirements, and interfaces
- Ensure model fidelity and consistency across program phases and stakeholder views
- Support transition from document-based to model-based engineering practices within the program
Systems Engineering Activities
Assist with and lead a broad range of systems engineering functions, including:
- Concept of Operations (CONOPS) formulation and documentation
- Requirements definition, decomposition, and management
- Technical analyses and trade studies to inform design decisions
- System architecting, analysis, and design activities
- System performance analysis and margin assessments
- Interface management including development and maintenance of Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
- Systems integration planning and coordination
- Validation and Verification (V&V) planning and execution support
- Preparation of engineering plans, process instructions, and technical documentation
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate directly with government engineers, program managers, and technical leads at NSWC Crane
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues
- Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations clearly in both written and verbal formats
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance (Interim Secret required to start; must be able to obtain Top Secret)
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred)
- MBSE experience, with Cameo Systems Modeler required
- 5 years of systems engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience in product design, procurement, or production floor engineering
- Experience designing prototypes or ensuring designs meet functional requirements from procurement through validation and verification
- Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and methodologies across the program lifecycle
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce and present technical documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with SysML modeling language
- Experience supporting DoD hypersonic, missile, or advanced weapons programs
- Experience with NSWC Crane or other Navy warfare center programs
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), MIL-STD-461, or other applicable defense standards
- Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS or DOORS Next
- INCOSE CSEP certification or equivalent systems engineering credential
- Familiarity with Agile or iterative development approaches in a defense engineering context
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Salary : $80,001 - $120,000