Senior Systems Engineer

Overview In this role you will lead MBSE/MBSA-driven architecture analysis to shape complex mission and enterprise systems for government sponsors. You will translate needs into integrated architectural solutions and actionable recommendations, supporting digital transformation through a robust digital thread. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to influence acquisition, engineering decisions, and system modernization. This is a mission-driven role at MITRE, offering impactful work with long-term professional growth. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive benefitsexceptional professional development opportunitiesculture of innovationcollaboration and adaptabilitytechnical excellencepeople in partnership ResponsibilitiesApply MBSE/MBSA and Digital Engineering to develop and evolve system architectures across the system lifecycleConduct architecture analyses, trade studies, and capability assessments to compare optionsCollaborate with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to elicit and validate mission, operational, and performance requirementsMaintain architecture products capturing needs, objectives, interfaces, and implementation considerationsDevelop and maintain digital engineering artifacts and ensure traceability within the digital threadSupport requirements management, interface governance, and configuration management for consistency and qualityContribute to acquisition planning and execution through SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, and technical evaluationsProduce technical deliverables including architecture descriptions, analyses, and executive briefingsResearch and apply emerging MBSE, architecture analysis, and Digital Engineering approaches to improve sponsor solutionsSupport government sponsors with analyses and recommendations related to modernization and technology insertion Key requirements5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or 3 years with a Master’s (or PhD with relevant experience)Experience applying systems engineering to complex technical and mission-focused systemsFamiliarity with MBSE/MBSA, requirements analysis, interface analysis, and trade studiesAbility to develop or review architecture products and acquisition artifactsExperience working with government sponsors, program managers, and engineersStrong analytical, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively and independently in dynamic sponsor environmentsTop-Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)On-site presence 4 days/weekcollaborationclear written and verbal communicationability to brief technical concepts to diverse audiencesModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Model-Based Systems Analysis (MBSA)Digital Engineering