Lead Systems Engineer- MBSE

Job ID: 2614529

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-14

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Digital Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description


SAIC's Solutions & Technology Group (STG) is seeking an experienced MBSE Sr. Principal Digital Engineer to join our team of experts. This position will lead the development, execution, and maturation of cutting-edge Digital Engineering solutions in support of Defense, Federal Civilian, and/or National Security customers and their systems. This role focuses on advancing model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital engineering (DE), and system-of-systems (SoS) capabilities to address evolving engineering challenges and deliver mission success.

This position requires onsite work in San Diego, CA. Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time is required for this role. You will work alongside a team of experts and stakeholders in a dynamic, mission-driven environment to advance cutting-edge capabilities in support of national security objectives.

As a thought leader and systems engineering expert, you will support the integration of MBSE methodologies and standards for the development of structured expressions, SoS architectures, and mission engineering frameworks to enhance program solutions and strengthen national security capabilities.

You will serve as a mentor and work alongside a team of experts and stakeholders in a dynamic, mission-driven environment to advance cutting-edge capabilities in support of national security objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of digital engineering and MBSE solutions for complex military systems and missions.
• Build and optimize digital models for requirements capture and analysis using MBSE techniques, SysML, and tools like Cameo/MagicDraw or Rhapsody.
• Design and model system-of-systems (SoS) architectures, understanding structured expressions and capturing complex interactions and ensuring technical coherence.
• Promote and implement systems/digital engineering best practices to improve mission outcomes, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and enable advanced simulations and analyses.
• Apply Mission Engineering principles to design and evaluate solutions aligned with operational scenarios and mission objectives.
• Represent technical work in working groups, exchange meetings, and executive briefings to communicate progress, insights, and innovative concepts.
• Mentor engineering teams on MBSE standards and methods, fostering proficiency across projects.
• Oversee systems engineering processes throughout the lifecycle, including architecture, requirements, CONOPS, interface control, and verification.
• As required, support business development through proposal generation, customer engagement, and crafting innovative solutions tailored to mission challenges.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry advancements, and tools to integrate innovative practices into digital engineering methodologies.

Qualifications



Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with 14+ years of related experience; OR Master's with 12+ years of experience; OR PhD with 9+ years of experience
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• ship required
• Proven experience applying systems and digital/MBSE engineering methods across defense, civilian, or national security domains.
• Advanced expertise using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody) and frameworks (e.g., SysML, UPDM, UML, UAF).
• Broad systems engineering experience in architecture, requirements, CONOPS, and verification.
• Familiarity with US Government systems engineering processes and priorities, particularly for the Department of War (DoW) (formerly DoD).
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to execute tasks and foster collaboration in dynamic environments.
• Proficient in briefing complex topics to senior leaders and producing high-quality technical documentation.
• Skilled in integrating Mission Engineering principles into system solutions.
• Familiarity with tools like ModelCenter, AFSIM, SIMULIA, DNG, and RQM for multidisciplinary modeling & simulation, analysis and lifecycle management.

Desired Skills:

• OMG Certified System Modeling Professional (OCSMP) certification.
• INCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP) based on experience.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar iterative development models.
• Proven leadership of systems engineering teams through the entire Digital Engineering/MBSE lifecycle.
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition processes (DODI 5000.02, JCIDS, IEEE 15288).
• Familiarity with NAVWAR and PEO C4I systems or domain-specific programs like BAIO.
• Expertise with tools including MATLAB, STK, AFSIM, Aras Innovator, Phoenix ModelCenter, or similar.
• Ability to configure and manage Model-Based Engineering tools for collaboration optimization.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .