Lead MBSE Systems Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Lead MBSE Systems Engineer providing systems engineering support for directed energy technologies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring total systems solutions for customers.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeOak Ridge • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $72,254 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide systems engineering support to the design, fabrication, testing/acceptance and delivery of systems structures, components and software
Create and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and technical roadmaps for directed energy technologies
Ensure conversion of customer and/or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Conduct trade studies, modeling and simulation, and performance analysis to inform design decisions and mitigate risks
Communicate task status with clarity and brevity
Identify, articulate, and manage risks
Manage internal and external relationships
Create and maintain various reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, to ensure a cohesive and effective system design
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Experience in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience authoring a systems engineering management plan
Expertise in systems engineering lifecycle management including development of requirements, architectures, integration and validation plans within a production environment
Requires a deep understanding of requirements development, architecture definition/decomposition, testing philosophies/methodologies, and verification coverage
Experience working within government contracts
Technical and problem-solving intuition
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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