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Senior MBSE Systems Engineer

Aleron
United States, Massachusetts, Dedham
Sep 10, 2026
Description Job Title: Senior MBSE Systems Engineer Location: Dedham, MA Employment Type: Contract to Direct Industry: Defense Compensation: $55.09/ hour About the Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior MBSE Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, and deployment of next-generation strategic defense systems using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering methodologies. In this role, you'll work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop system architectures, manage requirements, and drive modern systems engineering practices throughout the lifecycle of complex mission-critical programs. Why You'll Love Working Here: Work on highly visible programs supporting advanced defense and national security initiatives. Help shape the future of digital engineering and MBSE adoption across complex systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of systems, software, hardware, and test engineers. Gain exposure to cutting-edge engineering tools, methodologies, and strategic technologies. Benefit from a culture focused on continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role places you at the forefront of modern systems engineering, allowing you to influence the design of next-generation strategic systems through digital engineering and MBSE best practices. You'll have the opportunity to drive architecture development, requirements management, and system modeling efforts that directly support critical national defense programs. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Develop, maintain, and manage Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models for complex system architectures. Create SysML models including behavioral, structural, interface, and requirements diagrams. Support system architecture development, functional decomposition, interface management, and trade studies. Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, integration, and test teams throughout the product lifecycle. Manage system requirements and ensure traceability between requirements, architecture, design, and verification activities. Support digital engineering initiatives using MBSE methodologies and architecture frameworks. Contribute to Agile development efforts and systems engineering best practices. Help drive adoption of MBSE tools, processes, and digital engineering capabilities across program teams. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 6+ months of relevant experience. 2+ years of hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). 2+ years of experience using MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or similar modeling platforms. 2+ years of experience developing SysML models including behavioral, structural, and requirements diagrams. 2+ years of experience supporting requirements management, systems engineering, integration, or test engineering activities. 1+ year of experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS or DOORS Next Generation. 1+ year of experience supporting Agile development environments. What Sets You Apart: Experience architecting complex systems using MBSE methodologies. Experience performing functional decomposition, interface definition, and trade study analysis. Knowledge of DoDAF or comparable architecture frameworks. Experience integrating requirements management tools with MBSE models. Passion for digital engineering transformation and technology innovation. Strong technical communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex architectures through clear and effective system models. Experience applying AI-enabled approaches to systems engineering and process improvement. Commitment to mentoring others and advancing MBSE best practices across engineering organizations. Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle processes, and technical standards. Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. Overtime: May be required based on program schedules and business needs. Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site. Work Environment: Advanced systems engineering environment supporting strategic defense, digital engineering, and mission-critical technology programs. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Active Top Secret Clerance listed After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? 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