Model-Based Systems Engineer – Mission Architecture

Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of technology-driven innovation, dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. We cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. At Ventus Solutions, we believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact.

As part of the Ventus team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. You’ll help define and standardize architecture practices, conduct analysis on emerging kill-webs and effects-webs, and translate highly technical findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Join our team of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) where we empower our people to shape the future of defense innovation. Our teams operate at the intersection of mission strategy, technology integration, and digital transformation—delivering solutions that enhance decision-making and strengthen national security. We value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.

Ventus Solutions is seeking a skilled Model Based Systems Engineer to support the Office of the Undersecretary for Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) Mission Integration. The selected candidate will play a key role in developing and analyzing complex systems-of-systems architectures. The candidate will be creating models that reveal capability gaps, performance tradeoffs, and mission-level impacts across kill-webs and effects-webs. This role requires a blend of technical modeling expertise, analytical skill, and communication ability to develop architecture models, assess operational effectiveness, and brief senior leaders within OUSD(R&E). The candidate will also help refine and maintain architecture standards and best practices to promote consistency across the defense community. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.

Work Location: Onsite: Alexandria, VA.

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, mission engineering, or operational analysis within defense or military environments.
• 5+ years of experience developing or assessing operational and mission-level architectures, kill chains/kill webs, CONOPs, or system-of-systems constructs.
• 3+ years of experience using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies and frameworks (DoDAF, SysML, UAF, TOGAF).
• Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or Innoslate.
• Strong understanding of system interface requirements, requirements management, and functional decomposition.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose innovative solutions.
• Proven experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams involving analysts, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and briefing skills, with the ability to convey complex systems information to senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• U.S. Citizen with Top Secret Clearance and SCI Eligibility.

Desired Experience:

• Proficiency with advanced architecture modeling tools, such as IBM Rational Rhapsody, Sparx EA, or MagicDraw/Cameo EA Suite.
• Experience conducting nodal analysis on architectures within Cameo or similar modeling environments.
• Familiarity with configuration management and database integration for model control.
• Certifications such as OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), or UAF Model User.
• Programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB) for model automation and integration.
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field.