Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Engineer Verified today

Vantor · El Segundo, CA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-16

About the Role

Vantor is seeking a Systems Engineer with strong Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) background to support the U.S. Space Force in defining, managing, and sustaining an integrated system-of-systems space enterprise.

You will apply MBSE tools, including Cameo, to develop and manage system requirements, establish traceability, link model elements, and generate reports that support program decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain system requirements and architecture using MBSE tools
  • Establish traceability and link model elements to support system integration
  • Generate reports that support program decisions
  • Develop and maintain a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan aligned with program objectives and long-term support strategies
  • Organize and maintain technical documentation within Confluence and Git-based repositories
  • Support architecture, engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities
  • Identify areas requiring early mitigation and collaborate with government clients, FFRDCs, and contractor teammates
  • Research emerging requirements, technologies, and threats

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Top Secret clearance (active U.S. Government security clearance required)
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
  • 2+ years experience developing or defining architectures that integrate MBSE tools, simulation environments, data repositories, and lifecycle management systems
  • 2+ years experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government systems
  • 2+ years experience with practical MBSE for development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture using digital engineering tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, SparxEA, DOORS, or IBM Rhapsody
  • Ability to define and maintain enterprise architecture for a digital engineering ecosystem
  • Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates

Preferred Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master's degree in engineering
  • Experience with Model-Based Verification and Validation
  • Experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design
  • Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues
  • OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification
  • INCOSE SE Certification

Work Location

El Segundo (LAAFB), primarily on-site 4-5 days per week.

Compensation

Base pay for this position within California: $99,000 - $132,000 - $145,200 annually. Geographic cost of labor applied to other states.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance.