MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MBSE)

Position Type: Full Time
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is not a remote position.
Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.
Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit https://www.bluestaq.com/benefits.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM (QUALIFICATIONS)

We’re looking for a balance of technical expertise and creative problem-solving. Your toolkit should include:

• Experience:
• 5+ years designing systems with Model-Based Systems Engineering techniques at the core.
• Hands-on mastery of SysML and tools like Cameo, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody.
• Proven success managing requirements and developing system architectures.
• Skills:
• Analytical thinking that turns complexity into clarity.
• Excellent communication skills to connect ideas with teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with standards like INCOSE, DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF to guide your work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (YOUR BONUS SKILLS)

While not required, we’d be thrilled if you also brought:

• Certifications: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or similar credentials that showcase your expertise.
• Industry Experience: A background in sectors like aerospace, defense, automotive, or related high-tech fields.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles.
• Scripting or programming proficiency (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to complement your modeling skills.
• Exposure to simulation tools or digital twin technologies.

Staff Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $146,000 - $175,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Required Education: 8+ years of Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Principal Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $170,000 - $224,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Required Education: 12+ years of Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check. Eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance will be assessed as part of the onboarding process or based on programmatic needs.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com

As a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE), you’ll:

• Architect the Big Picture: Build and refine system models (using tools like Cameo, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody) that guide our teams through the entire system lifecycle, from vision to reality.
• Make Complexity Simple: Translate complex requirements into clear, actionable, and traceable models that drive efficiency and excellence.
• Collaborate to Innovate: Work closely with software, hardware, and testing teams to align every moving part and ensure the whole system performs like a dream.
• Lead with Models: Develop functional, logical, and physical architecture models (SysML-based, of course) that align with industry best practices.
• Drive Decisions: Conduct analyses and trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk while keeping the mission in focus.
• Champion Best Practices: Be the go-to expert on Model-Based Systems Engineering tools, processes, and methodologies, teaching, coaching, and leading by example.