Inq

MBSE/Systems Engineer I
Location: Dayton, OH / Wright-Patterson AFB
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite
Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI
Experience: 5 Years
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Hiring: Immediate Opening About inQ
inQ is a growing technology and engineering company supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our teams bring expertise in systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, cloud, data, AI/ML, and advanced engineering solutions to some of the nation's most challenging missions.
We are seeking talented early-career professionals who enjoy solving complex problems, working alongside highly technical teams, and making an immediate contribution to national security missions. Position Summary
inQ is seeking a Systems Engineer I specializing in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support mission-focused engineering activities in the Dayton, Ohio / Wright-Patterson AFB area.
The selected candidate will support the development of simulatable data and system models using MBSE tools and methodologies, including Cameo/MagicDraw and System Modeling Language (SysML) 2.0, working under the direction of senior engineers.
You will work alongside systems engineers, intelligence analysts, scientists, and modeling and simulation professionals to translate mission and technical information into structured engineering models. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build hands-on MBSE expertise while supporting complex DoD and Intelligence Community missions. What You'll Do • Develop and enhance baseline threat and system models under the direction of senior engineers. • Create and maintain MBSE models representing system structure, behavior, interfaces, requirements, and relationships. • Support development of scenario-based engineering models. • Assist with adding behavioral models to physics-based system models. • Document model development processes, assumptions, data sources, and changes. • Support verification and validation of model functionality and performance. • Collaborate with intelligence analysts, systems engineers, scientists, and modeling and simulation professionals. • Participate in technical reviews and model walkthroughs. • Support preparation of technical documentation, engineering analyses, and briefings. • Complete assigned modeling and engineering activities within established schedules. What You'll Bring • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, or another closely related technical discipline. • Fewer than 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, science, mathematics, systems engineering, or MBSE. Internship, co-op, and applied academic project experience will be considered. • Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies. • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary technical teams. • Ability and willingness to work onsite in the Dayton / Wright-Patterson AFB area. • U.S. Citizenship. • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. Preferred Qualifications • Coursework or hands-on experience using Cameo/MagicDraw. • Familiarity with SysML and/or SysML 2.0. • Exposure to scripting — Python preferred — for data handling, engineering calculations, or task automation. • Familiarity with AFSIM, NGTS, and/or ArcGIS. • Previous DoD or Intelligence Community experience, including Scientific and Technical Intelligence missions such as NASIC/NSIC. • Familiarity with AI/ML models used to process and analyze large datasets. Security Clearance
An active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain access to the customer facility in the Dayton, Ohio / Wright-Patterson AFB area. Equal Employment Opportunity
inQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ready to make an impact? Apply today. This position is open and available for immediate hire.