Job No. 160037
- Job Title:
- Research Scientist, Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering and Systems of Systems Engineering
- Employer:
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George Mason University
- Location:
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Fairfax , VA
- Posting Date:
- 10-Nov-2026
- Description:
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Responsibilities:
Conduct research in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE), and Digital Engineering methodologies;
Develop SysML- and UAF-based models and architectures for complex systems, mission engineering applications, and systems-of-systems integration;
Research and develop Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) frameworks, architectural patterns, interoperability standards, and acquisition strategies to improve system adaptability and reuse;
Perform architecture analysis, requirements engineering, trade-space analysis, capability mapping, and model-based verification and validation;
Collaborate with faculty, industry, and government partners on sponsored research projects and technology transition activities;
Mentor graduate students and research staff; support research planning, technical reviews, and laboratory development activities; and
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in related field;
Experience developing SysML models and architectural frameworks;
Experience conducting research in complex systems or systems-of-systems domains;
Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler/MagicDraw, Syndeia, or related model integration tools;
Record of technical publications, reports, or sponsored research contributions;
Demonstrated expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering and Systems Engineering practices;
Knowledge of Systems of Systems Engineering concepts and methodologies;
Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and architectural modeling approaches;
Skill in development of SysML models using Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or equivalent tools;
Knowledge of Application of Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) and related architecture frameworks;
Skill in Architecture development, model analysis, and traceability;
Skill in Technical writing and proposal development;
Skill in Research design and execution; and
US Person status is required due to sponsor funding restriction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree in a related field;
1-2 years of research or applied experience in MBSE, SoSE, or Digital Engineering;
Experience with Department of Defense Digital Engineering initiatives;
Experience supporting DoD, NASA, FAA, DHS, or other government-sponsored programs;
Experience developing Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) architectures;
Experience developing and implementing Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) strategies;
Experience with model interoperability standards such as UPDM, UAF, DoDAF, and NAF;
Experience leading proposal development and research initiatives;
Experience mentoring graduate students, engineers, or research staff;
Knowledge of Digital Engineering, Digital Threads, and Digital Twins; and
Familiarity with ontologies, semantic models, and knowledge graphs.
- Contact information:
- George Mason University
- Fairfax, VA 22030
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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