Digital Engineering Lead

Arenatechnologies; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a mid or senior-level Systems Engineer to support the Future X-Band Radar program for the U.S. Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive.

The role focuses on leading Digital Engineering and MBSE activities, educating staff, and ensuring rigorous SE processes and technical artifacts. The position requires a DoD Secret clearance and 5–10 years of related experience, with a hybrid work arrangement and regular on-site presence in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience with MBSE tools and standards.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide and implement FXR Digital Engineering and MBSE processes across program activities.
• Educate FXR staff on Digital Engineering and MBSE tools and methods.
• Provide programmatic and technical rigor in Systems Engineering processes, including planning, execution and closure of SETRs.
• Collaborate with government leads and deliver high-quality technical artifacts.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering

DoD Secret clearance

Navy experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science

Tools

MagicDraw/Cameo

UML/SysML

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life‑cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated mid or senior-level Systems Engineer to provide support to the Future X-Band Radar program within the U.S. Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Mission Systems, Above Water Sensors. We expect to fill this position immediately!

You will guide and implement the FXR program Digital Engineering processes into FXR activities and working groups, and work directly with the Government FXR Digital Engineering Working Group Lead. You will guide and implement the FXR MBSE processes and products. You will educate FXR staff on the Digital Engineering and MBSE tools and use.

You will provide programmatic and technical rigor in support of Systems Engineering (SE) processes, including planning, execution and closure of System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), technical writing, requirements management, risk management, configuration management, and technical artifact reviews. You will join a high performing team and be expected to develop a strong understanding of MBSE and DoW, Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command and PAE MS instructions and processes (e.g., DoD 5000).

We expect you to consistently demonstrate strong attributes to quickly build competencies and provide the highest quality products and services. We look for traits such as how you solve problems when you’re stuck. Do you look for creative ways to find solutions? Do you seek out references and teach yourself how to do something new? Do you collaborate with your colleagues? If you take initiatives like these, you would fit in well with our high performing team.

A hybrid work environment is allowed, but you must have the ability to regularly work on-site in DC (3-4 days per week in-office).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other related technical degree
• 5-10 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated experience with MagicDraw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, or UML/SysML
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Desired

• Experience with the US Navy or a relevant DoD internship experience
• Familiarity with the DoD Acquisition process

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.