MBSE Cameo Modeler

Job Title: MBSE Cameo Systems Engineer Job Description
This role offers a challenging opportunity to apply and expand systems engineering, modeling, simulation, and analytical skills within a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment. The position focuses on developing and maintaining digital engineering artifacts, MBSE system models, architecture modeling, simulation and co-simulation, data analytics, data visualization, and decision support for a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. You will work in a client-facing, collaborative setting and be part of an experienced team that will mentor, coach, and share best practices while you help transform paper-based documentation into robust electronic, model-based solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Cameo MBSE system model so that it serves as the authoritative source for system architecture and requirement relationships.
- Manage model configuration, libraries, and reusable elements within the MBSE environment to maintain integrity, consistency, and traceability.
- Ensure model consistency, validation, and adherence to MBSE best practices and digital engineering standards.
- Model architectures of complex systems using digital engineering modeling notations and SysML diagrams.
- Support development, configuration management, and maintenance of MBSE artifacts, model interfaces, and modeling tool updates across multiple baselines throughout the full product lifecycle, including architecture and design, integration, test, acceptance, and field support.
- Translate customer needs and future goals into actionable plans by crafting model-based approaches and evolving them with advanced technology solutions.
- Plan, design, develop, test, and integrate complex systems solutions using MBSE methodologies.
- Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and processes.
- Collaborate in project-based team environments to address complex multi-disciplinary engineering problems.
- Develop and deliver clear technical presentations and documentation for internal stakeholders and clients.
- Work as a self-starter with minimal supervision, navigating MBSE tools, processes, and languages at an expert level.
- Maintain attention to detail while multitasking in challenging and busy circumstances, demonstrating flexibility, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance within a timeframe determined by business needs.
- Experience utilizing modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.
- Strong proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering tools, processes, and languages, including SysML diagram expertise (such as Block Definition Diagrams and Internal Block Diagrams).
- Ability to perform system modeling and simulation, creating and simulating system models to analyze system behavior and performance.
- Proficiency with MBSE tools and plugins such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Teamwork Cloud, Cameo Cloud Collaborator, and Project Merge.
- Demonstrated strength in verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills for developing and delivering technical presentations.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex engineering environment.
- Interest in exploring Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, and Systems Modeling.
- Familiarity with Matlab, SysML, or other programming languages.
- Experience with Digital Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering in practical project settings.
- Experience analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems.
- Ability to multitask effectively in challenging and busy circumstances with strong attention to detail.
- Flexible attitude, strong work ethic, and positive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preference for candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Department of Defense clearance.
- Knowledge of systems architecture and systems design and development, including experience with multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation at engineering or operational levels.
- Hands-on experience with scripting or programming languages and technologies such as XML, HTML, SQL, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of collaboration and issue-tracking tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
- Experience creating and developing custom SysML profiles tailored to specific project needs.
- Knowledge of automation techniques related to modeling and MBSE workflows.
- Experience with activity diagrams and other SysML diagram types for system behavior modeling.
- Project-based teamwork experience in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
- Strong oral and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and client interaction.
- Interest in complex multi-disciplinary problems and the application of advanced technology solutions.
Work Environment
The role is based in Rockville, MD and supports work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system within a Model Based Systems Engineering team. You will work in a collaborative, client-facing environment alongside experienced engineers who provide mentorship, coaching, and best practices. The position follows a 9/80 schedule and requires three days per week in the office, with Tuesday and Wednesday as mandatory on-site days. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a focus on transforming paper documentation into electronic, model-based solutions using MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Cameo Enterprise Architect, Teamwork Cloud, Cameo Cloud Collaborator, and Project Merge, as well as SysML, Matlab, and related digital engineering technologies. The culture emphasizes innovation, attention to detail, continuous learning, and teamwork on challenging and interesting systems engineering problems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD. About Actalent

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