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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJoin the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) and be the MBSE expert who leads mentors and empowers the next generation of systems modelers! UDRI offers an exceptional work environment where research excellence thrives. Youll enjoy comprehensive benefits including robust health coverage retirement contributions and professional development opportunities. Our commitment to work-life balance includes flexible scheduling wellness programs and a collaborative culture that values both innovation and personal growth. Apply to our Senior MBSE Mentor & Modeling Lead today!
We are seeking a Senior MBSE Expert to serve as the technical mentor and leader for a team of 1020 junior modelers. This role emphasizes mentorship oversight and knowledge management over hands-on modeling. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding the professional growth of junior modelers capturing and institutionalizing best practices and ensuring collaboration consistency and quality across the modeling team.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day mentoring coaching and technical guidance to junior MBSE modelers.
Develop and manage individual growth plans for each modeler ensuring career development and skill progression.
Capture document and disseminate best practices modeling standards and lessons learned across the team.
Oversee the consistency quality and alignment of models produced by the team with organizational objectives.
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across a group of 1020 modelers including leading regular working sessions peer reviews and training workshops.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for modeling issues ensuring technical challenges are addressed efficiently.
Work closely with systems engineering leadership to align team outputs with program and enterprise-level modeling strategies.
Advocate for continuous improvement in modeling practices tools and methodologies.
Contribute to the definition and enforcement of modeling governance processes and tool usage guidelines.
Establish plans for transitioning to SysML 2.0.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Systems Engineering Engineering Management or related technical field.
10 years experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw Rhapsody Enterprise Architect or Capella.
Proven track record with 5 years experience mentoring training or leading junior engineers or modelers.
Deep understanding of SysML UAF DoDAF and MBSE standards/frameworks.
Experience developing and implementing Government Reference Architectures (GRAs)
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage a large team of modelers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting best practices and conducting knowledge-sharing sessions.
Ability to balance strategic oversight with tactical support for junior modelers.
Attention to detail.
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
Experience in enterprise-level MBSE adoption or transformation initiatives.
Background in aerospace defense or other complex system-of-systems environments.
5 years experience integrating MBSE models with digital engineering ecosystems (simulation digital twins data platforms).
Demonstrated success in building and managing a community of practice around MBSE.
Experience creating a repository of best practices and example models.
Active Security Clearance.
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms achieve fair outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time