Lead Model-Based Systems Engineer

systemstechnologyresearch

Woburn, MA · Woburn · United States

Posted Jan 9, 2026

Full-time
Hybrid
Systems

Job description

STR is hiring a Lead Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) in our Woburn, MA office to work across a broad portfolio of DoD mission areas. The Systems Engineer should have experience architecting systems, working across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, a deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles, reverse engineering techniques, and the ability to work with complex software systems and the utilization of Digital Engineering/MBSE to accomplish program goals. The candidate will support STR’s Systems Development Division to achieve architectural integrity and traceability from requirements analysis through system and software development and production system deployment.

This position offers the opportunity to work with leading domain experts developing solutions to solve the most challenging national security problems. Our teams consist of motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Systems Engineering processes and techniques, Modeling and Simulation, software-based systems, Digital Engineering/MBSE and be excited about opportunities to grow and be a source of subject matter expertise across the organization.

The Systems Engineer should have experience implementing a rigorous MBSE approach to develop DoD systems. New programs at STR will be looking to adopt agile approaches that incorporate model-based requirements management and traceability with software development. This position is well suited for a Systems Engineer with a software systems background who is interested in improving the state of the practice and demonstrating the advantages that MBSE can offer.

What you will do:

Utilize your Systems Engineering skillset as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, and deploy advanced software systems
Analyze, reverse-engineer, derive, and define requirements from ambiguous or incomplete software system implementations and codebases
Develop/generate documentation (e.g. Systems Requirements Document, SysML models) to capture requirements of new and existing systems
Perform gap analysis between derived requirements and current system capabilities to identify missing features or functionalities
Assist other technical contributors throughout the software lifecycle, from early prototypes to fully integrated systems
Implement MBSE approaches using SysML in Cameo
Work closely with domain experts and software development teams to realize program designs for a diverse set of applications, including:

Distributed mission planning
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) management
Decision making support to human analysts/planners

This position is based in one of our offices but will take advantage of STR’s flexible, hybrid environment: we anticipate that you could work remotely as much as 25% of the time
Any time work does not require use of STR’s facilities, you are welcome to work remotely

Who you are:

This position requires an Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
BS, MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience implementing open architectures and integrating with large scale software-intensive systems and platform systems
Strong ability to derive requirements from existing software and capture new customer requirements, and translate those into development tasks for software teams
Comfortable working in dynamic environments and adjusting to changing priorities
Minimum of 8 years work experience as a Systems Engineer or related field
Minimum of 3 years experience architecting systems using system modeling tools (SysML in Cameo)

Even Better:

Domain expertise or familiarity with one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Sea, air, and space platforms, mission planning, and C2 systems
- Sensor Resource Management
- Electronic Warfare
- Software deployment in cloud-based systems
- Government Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS)
5+ years of experience in architecting systems using system modeling tools (SysML in Cameo)
Experience porting models/designs from SparxEA to Cameo
Experience in Java, Python, or object-oriented programming languages
Agile software development experience and/or certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $224,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.