Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer (Job ID:3971)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs

Sep 24, 2025

Position:
Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer (Job ID:3971)

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:
3971

# of Openings:
1

Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO.
In this role you will provide senior technical and advisory assistance to the Director of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Enterprise Engineering, who is responsible for chairing design reviews, establishing architecture and design standards, managing Enterprise Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and synchronizing M&S across the Agency.

Job Description:

Performs and leads systems engineering duties to elicit stakeholder requirements and mission needs
Defines requirements, performs functional analysis using Model-based Systems Engineering techniques and tools
Drafts and reviews technical documents and support technical reviews
Facilitates M&S and digital engineering transformation initiatives, and represent Enterprise Engineering in agency tiger teams and working groups

Qualifications:

Must have a Master's degree in STEM field and 12+ years of related professional experience.
Must have experience leading MBSE activities and projects for complex systems, preferably DoD Weapon Systems.
Must have extensive experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
Must have experience with languages used for architecture modeling (i.e. DoD Architecture Framework and (Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)).
Must have a mastery of MBSE tools, such as IBM Rhapsody and Cameo, and integrated requirements tools, such as DOORs NG.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical and non-MBSE trained people.
Must have experience following MBSE processes, such as IBM Harmony.

Desired Qualifications:

Doctorate in applicable field, preferred.
MBSE certifications and training (i.e. OMG, INCOSE, etc.), preferred.
Ballistic Missile Defense System (MDS) domain experience working in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), preferred.
Experience with definition, design, development, verification and validation, and analysis of MDS M&S (ground test and constructive or distributed virtual simulation of the MDS and its elements and components), preferred.
Experience with analysis, test, and systems engineering of M&S for one or more elements of the MDS (i.e. Patriot, THAAD, GMD, Sensors, or C2), preferred.
Exposure to MDA test events and activities supported by M&S products and services, preferred.
Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skill sets and backgrounds, preferred.
Energetic, motivated, self-starting, preferred.

Security Requirements:

Must have an Active Secret Security clearance, and the ability to maintain clearance.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal Travel; 10% or less
If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Communicating with others to exchange information
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

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