Trace3

Systems Engineer – MBSE (Cameo, DoDAF, SysML) | TS/SCI

Warrenton, VAFrom $145kmidAdded today

About this role

Trace3 seeks a Systems Engineer specializing in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to design and optimize military system architectures using Cameo, DoDAF, and SysML. The role involves developing enterprise architecture models, analyzing complex system-of-systems, and driving improvements across IT infrastructure and business operations in a TS/SCI clearance environment.

What you'll do

Develop and maintain MBSE models using Cameo to define system functions, requirements, and architectural views in DoDAF/SysML formats
Analyze military systems and system-of-systems architectures to derive mission threads, use cases, and verification strategies
Create business architecture models aligned with organizational strategy and identify process improvements
Evaluate systems engineering models and IT processes for vulnerabilities and cost-reduction opportunities
Provide technical guidance on compliance architecture, data management, and change control frameworks
Mentor personnel and communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders across the organization

What they're looking for

Cameo (MagicDraw) modeling and design
DoDAF and SysML expertise
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Enterprise Architect or Rational Rhapsody
System architecture and requirements analysis
Business process analysis and optimization
Technical documentation and communication
Military systems knowledge

Benefits

TS/SCI clearance opportunity
Technical leadership role in defense/military sector
Professional growth within established IT consulting firm
Collaborative team environment with startup culture
Work on complex, mission-critical systems

Likely interview questions

Walk us through a specific MBSE project where you used Cameo to develop DoDAF or SysML models—what was your approach and what challenges did you encounter?
How do you ensure consistency and traceability between functional requirements and architectural models in Cameo?

Describe your experience translating military system requirements into system-of-systems architectures using MBSE methodologies.
Tell us about a time you identified a significant process improvement in systems engineering or IT infrastructure—how did you implement it?
What's your experience with tools like Enterprise Architect or Rational Rhapsody, and how do you compare them to Cameo?
How do you approach mentoring junior engineers or communicating complex architectural concepts to non-technical stakeholders?
Have you worked on compliance architecture or security frameworks? How did you incorporate them into your MBSE models?

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