Model Based Systems Engineer at Detroit Defense

Troy, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SysML, MBSE, Cameo, MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Organizational Skills, DoD Programs, Ground Vehicle Platforms, DoDAF, UAF, Systems Integration, Test Planning, Requirements Verification, Scripting, Automation

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Detroit Defense is a 3x recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award. Detroit Defense is seeking a Model Based System Engineering Modeler/Architect to join our Engineering Team. This position will primarily be onsite supporting our government customer in their Warren, MI office. The MBSE Modeler / Architect will support systems engineering activities across multiple combat vehicle and defense platform programs. This role focuses on developing, maintaining, and evolving system models to enable requirements traceability, architecture analysis, and system integration. Working under the guidance of senior systems engineers and program leadership, the candidate will contribute to the development and maturity of the next generation of design and analysis tools and methodologies using MBSE in a collaborative team environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and maintain SysML based models to represent system architectures, behaviors, interfaces, and requirements. Translate system and stakeholder needs into model elements to support analysis and trade studies. Support transition from traditional, independent program deliverables including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), and System Architecture Documents to dynamically integrated, but exportable MBSE viewpoints. Assist in preparing materials for engineering reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) using MBSE outputs. Collaborate with platform systems engineers, software/hardware engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure modeling efforts align with system requirements and design intent. Participate in configuration control and version management of models. Contribute to the evolution of MBSE processes, model templates, and best practices within the organization. Requirements A Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. A minimum of five years of experience in a systems engineering or MBSE-related role. Hands on experience with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect, or similar. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Government Secret Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC). Experience supporting DoD programs or ground vehicle platforms. Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF). Exposure to systems integration, test planning, or requirements verification. Knowledge of scripting or automation within MBSE tools (e.g., using MATLAB, Python, or Cameo plugins). Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits Company Paid Life and AD&D Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts Legal & ID Shield Services 401k with Company Match Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Why Detroit Defense: At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support. Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us. Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award. Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

The MBSE Modeler/Architect will develop and maintain SysML-based models to represent system architectures and support systems engineering activities across multiple programs. This role involves collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to ensure modeling efforts align with system requirements and design intent.