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Model Based Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
Aug 07, 2026
MTSI is seeking a Senior Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Architect to support government and missionfocused digital engineering initiatives. In this role, you will lead MBSE activities across system-of-systems analysis, digital mission workflows, requirements development, preliminary design review, and integration testing. You will work across hardware and software domains, ensuring the delivery of highquality technical products, architecture documentation, and modelbased systems engineering artifacts. This role requires mature technical judgment, the ability to lead technical teams, and expertise applying MBSE methodologies to complex DoD systems, mission engineering problems, and enterprise digital transformation efforts. Responsibilities * Translate technical direction from government technical leads or MTSI PMs into actionable engineering tasks and workflows for the project team. * Manage and execute mediumtolarge technical tasks, ensuring efficient coordination and use of resources across personnel, software, hardware, facilities, and security requirements. * Serve as senior technical lead for timecritical technical projects, mission engineering events, or test activities requiring advanced MBSE expertise. * Prepare acquisition documents, system CONOPS, requirements documents, and critiques of contractor preliminary designs and segment requirements. * Participate in system testing and integration using MBSE tools and digital engineering techniques. * Ensure timely delivery and quality of all technical contract deliverables, maintaining consistency with overall project standards and artifacts. * Routinely engage with government technical representatives, teammate technical leads, and subcontractors to coordinate engineering activities. * Mentor colleagues with less experience, providing MBSE guidance, design review leadership, and technical coaching. * Work independently with minimal guidance, requiring assistance only in highly complex situations. Required Skills * Proficiency across multiple technical areas and advanced analytical engineering principles. * Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into technical solutions and actionable engineering plans. * Experience overseeing complex technical studies, performing analyses, and generating comprehensive technical reports. * Ability to identify optimal technical approaches and assign resources effectively to support architecture development and missionengineering tasks. * Experienced in solving moderately to highly complex problems using seniorlevel engineering judgment. * Strong communication skills and business acumen for interfacing with senior government customers. * Experience leading technical initiatives, proposals, and committees. * Commitment to professional development and innovation, including driving digital engineering best practices and contributions to communities of practice. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field. * At least 5 years of recent experience integrating systems processes or software development methodologies, including planning, designing, and analyzing functional system processes across hardware or software systems. * Demonstrated ability to develop solutions for complex engineering challenges requiring in-depth analysis of both tangible and intangible factors. * Experience working on multidisciplinary teams involving engineers, scientists, designers, and technicians. * Awareness of Digital Thread, Digital Twin, and Digital Ecosystem concepts. * Awareness of UAF, DoDAF, TOGAF, UML, and SysML frameworks/languages. * Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate and explain technical details to colleagues, management, and sponsors. * OMG OCSMP certifications of any level (desired). Clearance * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Active TS/SCI eligibility required * Experience supporting enhanced security or classified deployment efforts is highly preferred. Compensation The pay range for this position is $120,000/year to $145,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, 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. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-BG1 #MTSI #onsite Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.