MBSE Engineer (III to Senior), Space & Missile Defense Systems

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options

Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave

Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees

And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays

Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking an MBSE Engineer in support of space and missile defense programs. This individual will serve as a technical SME for Cameo-based MBSE model development and SysML best practices, contributing to the development of digital thread architecture and ecosystem operation. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and governing system models across complex space and missile defense programs, while also assisting with digital thread architecture development and being involved in systems engineering processes in alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) /Department of War ( DoW ) policies and industry standards. This includes developing and managing models created organically , working with subcontractors and evaluating their work, and integrat ing models provided externally f ro m partners and the U.S. Government. This position will report to the Digital Thread Architect /Director of Digital Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a Cameo MBSE SME, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and governance for SysML-based system models

Develop, maintain, and integrate MBSE artifacts supporting space systems, spacecraft, satellites, and missile defense weapon systems

Work closely with the Systems Engineering team in capturing the full-spectrum of activities using model-based approaches, including:

Requirements analysis and traceability

Functional and logical architecture development

Interface definition and system decomposition

Verification and validation modeling

Support System of Systems Engineering activities and model integration

Apply and tailor MBSE practices in accordance with DoDI 5000.97, DoDI 5000.88, DoD Digital Engineering and Systems Engineering guidance documents, industry standards, recommended practices, and internal engineering requirements

Utilize the Cameo platform to create and manage a model-based, authoritative representation of system requirements, architecture, behavior, interfaces, and verification to enable traceability, trade studies, business and technical decisions, and lifecycle decision-making for complex systems.

Assist in integrating MBSE models with enterprise PLM tools, including Teamcenter, Jama, NX CAD, and other data systems, to enable lifecycle data continuity

Help develop, refine, and deploy Systems Engineering processes and MBSE workflows across programs

Collaborate within Agile development environments, supporting incremental delivery and continuous integration of system models

Support classified programs, ensuring compliance with security requirements and configuration management practices

Contribute to proposal efforts, technical reviews, and customer engagements related to MBSE, Systems Engineering, and Digital Engineering

Assist in developing, implementing and sustaining Digital Engineering and Digital Thread concepts across engineering and all lifecycle phases

Perform other MBSE and Systems Engineering related tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline

5+ years of direct Cameo modeling experience, with strong experience and working knowledge of SysML, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, and System of Systems engineering

Familiarity with MBSE best practices and real-world implementation

Experience using system modeling tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, or similar

Experience with Systems Engineering for aircraft, space systems, spacecraft, satellites, missile systems, threat systems, kill vehicles, ground stations, or missile defense systems

Experience with process development and deployment in engineering and environments

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in a related engineering or technical field

More than one year of program experience working in a structured Agile environment

Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs

Familiar with AFSIM and/or SpaceDEN

Developing digital twin and/or virtual twins

Experience influencing or assisting with digital thread architectures

Familiar with DoDI 5000.97, DoD Style Guide for MBSE, and other DoD documents, processes, and practices related to digital engineering and MBSE

Documented completion of Lockheed Martin Systems Engineering Bootcamp Training

Hands-on skills in software programming (Python, C++, etc.), utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Experience in reliability engineering, predictive analytics, parametric models, probabilistic, point estimates, and deterministic modeling

Utilize and participate in industry standards organizations and working groups (SAE, AIAA, IEEE, INCONSE, RAMS, etc.) to continuously assess and acquire the latest technological solutions and techniques

Hands-on experience with Teamcenter for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Active Top Secret security clearance

KEY COMPETENCIES

Expert-levelproficiencyin Cameo MBSE modeling

Strong understanding ofSysMLsemantics and best practices

Firm understanding and experience in Digital Engineering development and sustainment

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Leadership in driving MBSE adoption and engineering transformation

Strong collaboration skills across systems, software, hardware, and operations teams

Attention to rigor, traceability, and compliance in regulated DoD environments

COMPENSATION

Base Salary:

III: $105,000 - $160,000

Senior: $130,000- $195,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.

Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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