Principal Model Based Systems Engineer - CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Principal Model Based Systems Engineer to support a company focused on developing next-generation, force‑multiplying aircraft within the defense and aerospace industry. This position is 100% on-site in St. Louis, MO. The Model Based Systems Engineer will oversee and lead systems engineering efforts using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to define, integrate, and deliver complex aerospace systems. Join a mission-driven team building the future of advanced aircraft capabilities for national defense.

Responsibilities for the Principal Model Based Systems Engineer include:

• Supporting and leading system architecture development and decomposition using MBSE tools (SysML/Cameo) to define functions, interfaces, and allocations across multiple domains
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to develop system designs and support technical and program design reviews
• Implementing MBSE within a broader digital engineering ecosystem across the program lifecycle
• Performing systems engineering activities including requirements decomposition, trade studies, system analysis, interface management, and risk management
• Supporting verification, validation, certification planning, and system integration while capturing artifacts within the MBSE model

Required Qualifications for the Principal Model Based Systems Engineer include:

• 15+ years of systems or related engineering experience
• Experience with complex architecture of systems and MBSE tools and methodologies, including SysML and Cameo/MSOSA
• Expereince defining enterprise level architecture and digitial engineering stategy, acting as Chief Architect for the strategic program direction
• Master's Degree
• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation for the Principal Model Based Systems Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $185,000 – $215,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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