CareerPlan

Senior Engineering Specialist - Digital and Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$151k–$227k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-09
HybridCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the development and execution of complex Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering (DE) project portfolios for space and defense systems.

Role type

Senior Engineering Specialist (MBSE/DE)

Builds

Descriptive models using open-standard modeling languages and industry-recognized tools for systems acquisition and realization.

Domain

Space and defense systems engineering

Required skills

MBSE concepts and methodologies, SysML/UAFML/BPMN, Cameo/Sparx EA/Rhapsody, systems architecture, project portfolio management, cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, standards organization participation, mentoring

Preferred skills

M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, space/defense/nuclear security domain experience, agile project management (JIRA), Digital Engineering ecosystems/digital twins, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification, PMI PMP certification

Technologies

SysML, UAFML, BPMN, Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, IBM Rhapsody, JIRA, DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF, OOSEM, SysMOD, ISE&PPOOA

Responsibilities

Plan and lead MBSE and DE R&D initiatives, oversee project teams developing descriptive models, guide teams through the full system development lifecycle, drive innovation in MBSE best practices, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop system models, author and present papers/training material on MBSE topics, participate in MBSE/DE standards organizations, mentor junior and mid-level engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities