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Systems Engineer Lead (MBSE – Aerospace / ISR / C5ISR Programs)

Lead Advanced Defense Systems Architecture & Digital Engineering

Lead the design and architecture of mission-critical ISR and C5ISR systems shaping real-world national security operations.

Cambridge Automation is seeking a Systems Engineer Lead (MBSE) to drive system architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and digital engineering transformation across advanced aerospace and defense programs supporting the United States Army, United States Navy, and United States Marine Corps.

This is not a support role, this is technical leadership with ownership of system architecture, engineering strategy, and mission-critical outcomes.

You’ll operate at the intersection of:

• Advanced aerospace and defense technologies

• System architecture and digital engineering (MBSE)

• Mission execution and operational capability

What You’ll Do

Systems Engineering Leadership

• Lead full lifecycle systems engineering (requirements → architecture → integration → validation → deployment)

• Serve as the technical authority for system architecture, design decisions, and trade studies

• Establish and enforce MBSE standards, processes, and best practices

• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams (software, hardware, cyber, test, operations)

MBSE & Digital Engineering

• Lead implementation of MBSE using SysML and industry-standard tools (Cameo, MagicDraw, etc.)

• Drive transition from document-based engineering to model-based digital engineering environments

• Develop and maintain system models ensuring full requirements traceability

• Support development of digital thread and digital twin capabilities

• Align engineering practices with the DoD Digital Engineering Strategy (DES)

Architecture & Requirements Development

• Lead requirements elicitation, decomposition, allocation, and traceability

• Develop system architectures, CONOPS, interface definitions, and engineering models

• Ensure alignment between mission requirements and system design

• Maintain configuration control and system baselines

Integration, Test & Validation

• Oversee integration across hardware, software, sensors, and networks

• Define and execute verification and validation (V&V) strategies

• Lead system-level testing, evaluation, and performance validation

• Ensure systems meet operational, performance, and reliability requirements

Design Reviews & Technical Governance

• Lead major engineering reviews:

• System Requirements Review (SRR)

• Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

• Critical Design Review (CDR)

• Present technical solutions to Government stakeholders and senior leadership

• Ensure engineering rigor, compliance, and quality across all deliverables

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as primary engineering interface with Government PMs, engineers, and technical authorities

• Lead Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and engineering briefings

• Translate mission needs into scalable engineering solutions

• Provide subject matter expertise in MBSE and system architecture

Technical Risk & Decision Support

• Identify, assess, and mitigate system-level risks and technical challenges

• Lead trade studies and engineering analyses to support decision-making

• Ensure compliance with program requirements, standards, and regulatory frameworks

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor systems engineering teams

• Support hiring, workforce planning, and technical development

• Build high-performance engineering teams focused on execution and innovation

Strategic Engineering & Growth

• Support capture, proposal development, and solution architecture

• Drive innovation in MBSE, digital engineering, and system integration

• Provide lessons learned and continuous improvement recommendations

Mission & Systems You’ll Support

• ISR processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems

• Sensor integration (EO/IR, RF, SIGINT, radar)

• Tactical networks and mission command platforms

• Autonomous and AI-enabled systems

• Multi-domain operations across Army, Navy, and Marine Corps environments

What You Bring

• Active TS/SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred or ability to obtain)

• 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience in DoD or aerospace programs

• 3–5+ years of hands-on MBSE experience (SysML-based tools)

• Experience supporting ISR, C5ISR, aerospace, or mission systems

• Strong experience with system architecture, requirements, and integration

• Experience interfacing with Government stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Preferred

• Master’s degree

• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification

• Experience with Digital Engineering / Digital Thread environments

• Familiarity with DoDAF, UAF, or enterprise architecture frameworks

• Experience supporting autonomous systems, AI/ML, or advanced ISR platforms

• Experience in classified or high-security environments

Tools & Technologies

• Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw (SysML)

• IBM DOORS / DOORS Next

• Rhapsody (or equivalent MBSE tools)

• MATLAB / Simulink

• Teamcenter / Windchill (PLM)

• Jira / Confluence / Git-based environments

• Modeling & simulation tools (STK, AFSIM, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000+ annually

(Commensurate with experience, clearance, and technical leadership)

• Performance-based incentives

• Medical, dental, vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Hybrid/Remote as permitted

• Professional development and certification support

Work Environment

• Location: APG, MD or California (NIWC Pacific / NAVWAR / NAWCWD)

• Hybrid / on-site based on mission requirements

• Up to 25% travel (CONUS/OCONUS)

• Work in classified, mission-driven environments

CALIFORNIA COMPLIANCE & LEGAL DISCLOSURES

Pay Transparency (California Requirement)

The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000+.

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, clearance level, location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cambridge Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

California Applicant Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)

Personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruiting and hiring purposes in accordance with applicable California privacy laws.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Cambridge Automation is at-will. This job posting does not constitute a contract of employment and duties may change based on business needs.

Export Control Notice

This position may require access to information subject to ITAR, EAR, or classified U.S. Government regulations. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Contingency Statement

This position is contingent upon contract award and may require:

• Letter of Commitment

• Participation in proposal activities

• Customer approval and funding availability

Why Cambridge Automation

We’re building a next-generation defense engineering organization focused on:

• ISR and C5ISR integration

• AI/ML-enabled mission systems

• Cyber and digital engineering transformation

Submit your CV, video, or resume to 📩: careers@cbridgeautomation.com

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