Digital Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional贡献

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Member of the Technical Staff focusing on Digital & Systems Engineering to advance digital engineering and MBSE across space and defense programs. You will research, implement DE/MBSE approaches, and advise government customers on effective modeling practices to achieve system realization and optimization outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing DSE models, patterns, and templates; building digital system models for concept design studies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Some practical work experience modeling space, ground, or launch systems at the conceptual, functional, logical, or physical levels of abstraction.
• Knowledge of space, ground, launch, missile, command and control, or other space‑based systems.
• Experience with one or more DSE modeling languages and tools: SysML, UAFML, RAAML, or UML; Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, MATLAB System Composer, Rhapsody, Teamwork Cloud, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, Cameo Collaborator, ANSYS ModelCenter, or OpenMBEE.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Problem‑solving, analytical, and innovative mindset.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in relevant engineering or another technical discipline.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Experience with MBSE methodologies such as MagicGrid, OOSEM, or SysMOD.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Groovy, Java, or C++.
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle activities: concept development, requirements definition, architecture, engineering design and analysis, integration, verification, and validation.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering concepts (Digital Ecosystem, Digital Thread, Digital Twin) and tools such as Syndeia, Teamcenter, Windchill, CREO, or Solidworks.
• Knowledge of graph theory and hands‑on experience with graph databases, analysis, and visualization tools such as Neo4j, Gephi, or NodeXL.
• Familiarity with ontology or semantic modeling concepts such as RDF, OWL, and SKOS, and tools such as Protégé.
• Familiarity with concurrent engineering methods and tools.
• OMG SysML or INCOSE ASEP certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze digital system engineering models of various types at different levels of fidelity using a range of modeling languages, methods, and tools to support programs that acquire, operate, and manage complex space, ground, launch, air defense, and nuclear security systems.
• Develop DSE model patterns, libraries, and templates for reuse across programs.
• Build and curate digital system models that Aerospace ETG and program offices use to support concept design studies, and performance, reliability, resiliency, portfolio, and cost analysis.
• Infuse digital systems modeling practices into Aerospace internal R&D and digital transformation programs.
• Assist with advising government customers on adopting and integrating DSE concepts and applications into their systems engineering lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with other professionals on DSE topics of interest, lessons learned, and best practices across Aerospace internal communities of interest and professional societies through authoring papers, presentations, and working group participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

GPA 3.0

Tools

SysML

UAFML

RAAML

UML

Cameo Systems Modeler

MATLAB System Composer

Rhapsody

Sparx EA

OpenMBEE

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Member of the Technical Staff with a focus on Digital & Systems Engineering. The role involves researching, identifying, and implementing DE and MBSE approaches for new and existing space and defense systems, and advising internal Aerospace and external government customers on the effective use of DE and MBSE methodologies, tools, and practices to achieve system realization and optimization outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and analyze digital system engineering models of various types at different levels of fidelity using a range of modeling languages, methods, and tools to support programs that acquire, operate, and manage complex space, ground, launch, air defense, and nuclear security systems.
• Develop DSE model patterns, libraries, and templates for reuse across programs.
• Build and curate digital system models that Aerospace ETG and program offices use to support concept design studies, and performance, reliability, resiliency, portfolio, and cost analysis.
• Infuse digital systems modeling practices into Aerospace internal R&D and digital transformation programs.
• Assist with advising government customers on adopting and integrating DSE concepts and applications into their systems engineering lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with other professionals on DSE topics of interest, lessons learned, and best practices across Aerospace internal communities of interest (MBE COI, NMUG) and professional societies (INCOSE, AIAA, IEEE, etc.) through authoring papers, presentations, and working group participation.

Corporate Skills You'll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Some practical work experience modeling space, ground, or launch systems at the conceptual, functional, logical, or physical levels of abstraction.
• Knowledge of space, ground, launch, missile, command and control, or other space‑based systems.
• Experience with one or more DSE modeling languages and tools: SysML, UAFML, RAAML, or UML; Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, MATLAB System Composer, Rhapsody, Teamwork Cloud, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, Cameo Collaborator, ANSYS ModelCenter, or OpenMBEE.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Problem‑solving, analytical, and innovative mindset.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required.

How You Can Stand Out

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in relevant engineering or another technical discipline.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Experience with MBSE methodologies such as MagicGrid, OOSEM, or SysMOD.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Groovy, Java, or C++.
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle activities: concept development, requirements definition, architecture, engineering design and analysis, integration, verification, and validation.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering concepts (Digital Ecosystem, Digital Thread, Digital Twin) and tools such as Syndeia, Teamcenter, Windchill, CREO, or Solidworks.
• Knowledge of graph theory and hands‑on experience with graph databases, analysis, and visualization tools such as Neo4j, Gephi, or NodeXL.
• Familiarity with ontology or semantic modeling concepts such as RDF, OWL, and SKOS, and tools such as Protégé.
• Familiarity with concurrent engineering methods and tools.
• OMG SysML or INCOSE ASEP certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

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