SMX

MBSE Systems Engineer

SMX · Patuxent River, MD
Patuxent River, MD $75K–$125K Posted 2026-10-07
Salary
$75K–$125K
Type
Full-time
Experience
2+ yr

SMX is seeking a Journeyman MBSE Systems Engineer for the Model-Based Systems Engineering Division to provide support at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems.
  • Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
  • Applies systems engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.
  • Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Clearance Required: Secret (minimum), TS/SCI desired
  • US Citizenship is required for work on DoW contract
  • Must have a have a Technical BS or BA degree.
  • Minimum of two (2) years recent and relevant Systems Engineering experience with Model-Based Engineering applications and technology.
  • Experience using MBSE Tools, such as Cameo System Modeler, Cameo Enterprise Architect, Teamwork Cloud, and Cameo Collaborator.
  • Familiarity with interface definition practices and verification fundamentals
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, review-driven environment with multiple stakeholders
  • Experience with MBSE practices.
  • Expertise in building and assessing systems engineering and architecture models using modeling methodologies to conduct technical assessments and recommendations that inform key technical decisions.
  • Experience with systems engineering analyses and using the results with other engineering models to draw conclusions and optimize performance, schedule, timing, costs, etc.
  • Experience with how system requirements, design, analysis, verification and validation activities are enabled by MBSE across the digital thread (the engineering lifecycle).
  • Requires experience with systems engineering and of model-based methodologies.
  • Experience with the use of modeling languages and frameworks such as UML, SysML, and UAF.

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$75,000 — $125,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

$110K — 10th pctl $265K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $100K vs. market median $180K for Engineering roles
-45%
below median
Based on 24,000+ Engineering roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
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