Senior Systems Engineer

Job No: 503338
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Applied Digital Solutions - 250612
Pay Grade: R2/R3 - Exempt
Advertised: February 24, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

We are seeking a systems engineer to support multiple programs involving systems engineering (SE) and digital engineering (DE) initiatives. The successful candidate will be self-driven, an excellent communicator, have a strong background in digital and model-based engineering in defense or commercial applications. The position will support multiple clients, primarily government.

This position will support clients in helping them understand Air Force DE requirements and guidance, translate that guidance into actionable plans, and guide and support clients through plan implementation. It will also provide technical direction for assigned junior engineers, project managers, and technicians supporting DE efforts.

• Support clients in helping them understand Air Force DE requirements and guidance by applying advanced technical concepts to solve complex problems
• Translate client guidance into actionable plans
• Guide and support clients through plan implementation
• Provide technical direction for junior engineers, project managers, and technicians as a subject matter expert, supporting DE efforts as needed
• Participate in and contribute to a team environment by working with all levels of employees
• Serve as an advocate for DE within and outside of UDRI, developing a reputation in the broader technical community as an expert

• In addition to R2 duties
• Capture, document, and disseminate best practices, modeling standards, and lessons learned across the team.
• Oversee the consistency, quality, and alignment of models produced by the team with organizational objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for modeling issues, ensuring technical challenges are addressed efficiently.
• Work closely with systems engineering leadership to align team outputs with program and enterprise-level modeling strategies.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in modeling practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute to the definition and enforcement of modeling governance processes and tool usage guidelines.
• Establish plans for transitioning to SysML 2.0.

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical field.
• 3 years experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo/Magic Draw, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect, or Capella.
• Demonstrated successful experience in any or all of the following:
  • Developing solutions architectures
  • Requirements derivation, flow down, & management
  • Understanding of SysML, UAF, DoDAF, and MBSE standards/frameworks.
  • Experience developing and implementing Government Reference Architectures (GRA’s)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to work with a small team of modelers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting best practices and conducting knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• US Citizen and must be able to obtain security clearance.
• Attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical field.
• 8 years experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo/Magic Draw, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect, or Capella.
• 4 years' experience in aspects of digital engineering relevant to USAF acquisition/sustainment.
• Demonstrated successful experience in all of the following:
  • Developing solutions architectures
  • Requirements derivation, flow down, & management
  • Understanding of SysML, UAF, DoDAF, and MBSE standards/frameworks.
  • Experience developing and implementing Government Reference Architectures (GRA’s)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to lead a small team of modelers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting best practices and conducting knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office…