Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - STARS Architecture Modernization; Onsite

Date Posted

United States of America

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

Onsite

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the definition, design, and development of a next-generation architecture for the STARS (Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System) platform. The ideal candidate will bring deep systems engineering expertise, demonstrated leadership in large-scale system architecture modernization, and advanced proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies. This role will serve as the technical architect responsible for shaping the system’s long-term architectural vision, ensuring alignment with program goals, safety requirements, and future scalability needs.

The candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, program leadership, and external stakeholders to drive a cohesive, sustainable architectural baseline.

• Lead the architecture development effort for the next-generation STARS system, including conceptual architecture, logical and physical architectures, and interface definitions.
• Develop and maintain high-quality MBSE models using Cameo to represent system behavior, structure, interfaces, constraints, and verification pathways.
• Perform architecture trade studies and define technical roadmaps to guide modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, integration/test, and program management to ensure architectural alignment and feasibility.
• Establish and enforce architectural and modeling standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Support requirements decomposition and allocation using MBSE techniques to ensure traceability and consistency across system artifacts.
• Present architectural concepts, analyses, and decision rationales to internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and customers.
• Mentor junior engineers in MBSE methodologies, Cameo usage, and system architecture principles.
• Ensure all architectural work complies with safety, regulatory, and certification requirements relevant to NAS systems.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• 10+ years of experience in complex system architecture, systems engineering, or equivalent roles.
• Proven experience developing architectures for safety-critical, mission-critical, or large-scale distributed systems.
• Expert-level proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, and MBSE processes.
• Strong knowledge of system requirements, interface design, integration, and verification strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead architectural efforts from concept through implementation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical leadership skills.

• Experience with FAA systems, ATC/ATM domain, or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with STARS or related NAS infrastructure.
• Experience with digital engineering pipelines, model governance, or toolchain integration.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (DoDAF, UAF).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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