Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. CFD Research scores A on the Alion truth index.
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com
CFD Research Corporation, a small, but growing, 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Engineer to join our Systems Engineering Team in Huntsville, AL. The MBSE Engineer will report to the Systems Engineering Group Leader and lead and collaborate with the team on the execution of model-based systems engineering. This role would work across multiple programs in varying stages of the product acquisition life-cycle. Travel to our Testing Facility in Hollywood, AL x1/week will be required.
Essential Functions:
- Utilization of Cameo Enterprise Architect 2024 for the establishment of new systems models and maintenance/updates of existing systems models.
- Ability to navigate the systems engineering process through various lifecycle phases of different acquisition programs.
- Lead the process in aligning test/analysis data and supporting documents with verification requirements within systems model.
- Lead requirements management process and assist in configuration management.
- Generate and maintain interface control diagrams within systems model.
- Participate in requirements generation - specifically requirements decomposition and derivation as required.
- Develop schedule alongside Systems Lead for meeting program deliverables.
- Generate satisfy and verification matrices as necessary to generate relationships between elements.
- Generate activity diagrams to support system behavior definition.
- Ability to adapt and support programs utilizing systems engineering as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Systems Engineering and 2-5 years of related experience
- Experience using Cameo
- Experience using Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
o Use Cases
o State Machines
o Sequence Diagrams
- Experience in SysML diagramming tools
- Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain/maintain a security clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Knowledge of Teamwork Cloud (TWC)
- Experience with requirements development process
- Experience with requirements verification
- Experience generating interface control documentation
- Knowledge of Software/model repository environments
- Knowledge of program SDRL/CDRL deliverables
Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area and is 100% onsite.
Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.
CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories