Senior Systems Engineer (MDA - FTE)

MDR is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and Model-based System Engineering expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency Chief Digital Officer (CDO) mission.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Able to combine expertise in API integration, cloud architecture, model-based systems engineering, dashboard development, DevSecOps, tactical interoperability, and digital engineering to coordinate and accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.
• Lead onboarding and integration of external software, models, simulations, AI tools, and operational capabilities.
• Design and implement secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures.
• Design and implement AI-enabled digital ecosystems supporting human-machine teaming.
• Develop integration architectures connecting APIs, data services, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Implement semantic data models and ontologies to improve AI reasoning and data discoverability.
• Develop AI-ready data pipelines that transform structured and unstructured data into consumable knowledge assets.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI frameworks, and workflow automation services into enterprise environments.
• Develop enterprise dashboards and common operational pictures.
• Support MBSE activities using SysML, activity diagrams, and block diagrams.
• Develop common data models and integration standards.
• Support tactical interoperability including Link 16 and gateway architectures.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native deployments.
• Provide technical recommendations to government leadership.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• MS in STEM field.
• 12+ years related experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Experience with API design and integration.
• Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML.
• Experience building enterprise dashboards.
• Experience with cloud environments and container technologies.
• Active or Interim Secret clearance.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting DoD programs.
• Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or Kibana.
• Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Link 16, tactical data links, and C2 architectures.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows and digital engineering ecosystems to include Semantic Search, RAG Architectures, LLM Integration, Agentic AI Frameworks, AI Orchestration Platforms, and Data Fabric Architectures.

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Interim Secret
• Position Level
  • Principal
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 12
• Education Level Required
  • Master's

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email ([email protected]) or by phone by calling (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.