Digital Systems Engineer
Core
Lead digital systems engineering research, prototyping, and advisory functions to help customers adopt Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering (DE) for space and defense systems.
Role type
Senior Project Leader, Digital & Systems Engineering
Builds
Digital system models, model libraries, training materials, and technical research on DE/MBSE methodologies.
Domain
Space systems engineering, Defense, Digital Engineering, MBSE
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering (CONOPs, architecture, design, analysis, integration), MBSE modeling languages (SysML, UAFML, LML), MBSE tools (Cameo, Sparx, Rhapsody, PTC Modeler), Space systems knowledge (space, ground, transport, launch), Architecture frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF), Project management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Ontology/semantic data modeling, Graph theory and graph databases, Digital twin development, Digital thread tools (Syndeia, eCube), Teaching experience, INCOSE/OMG certifications, Intelligence Community/DoD business practices
Technologies
Cameo, Sparx, Rhapsody, PTC Modeler, SysML, UAFML, LML, DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF, Syndeia, eCube
Responsibilities
Develop and analyze descriptive models for complex space, ground, and launch system architectures; Develop model patterns, libraries, and templates for reuse; Conduct DE and MBSE research studies and independent assessments; Advise customers on MBSE methods, languages, and toolsets; Author and present technical papers on DE and MBSE topics; Lead teams in technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities