Hybrid Digital Engineer: MBSE & DoDAF Specialist

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Digital Engineer to support DHS CBP in Washington, DC. The role focuses on enterprise engineering, model‑based systems engineering, and architecture development across lifecycle stages.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission needs and DoDAF standards. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in systems engineering, MBSE with Innoslate/Cameo, and scripting skills (Python/R/MATLAB).

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a DHS Suitability and/or CBP Background Investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, including full systems lifecycle support.
• Experience supporting government acquisition programs; familiarity with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework.
• Exposure in developing architecture views aligned with DoDAF or other Federal architecture frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with MBSE (Innoslate, Cameo) and M&S tools (such as Spectrum‑E, Arena, or AFSIM).
• Working knowledge of scripting or analytical languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Able to work onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide models‑based engineering support to CBP, covering architecture and requirements development through modeling, testing, and rollout.
• Align new and existing capabilities with mission needs via enterprise‑level engineering and systems analysis.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture products (operational, system, capability views) per DoDAF or similar.
• Support CBP acquisition programs and assess alignment with strategic priorities.
• Identify gaps across programs and propose integration strategies.
• Apply MBSE and digital engineering tools to create system models and simulations.
• Participate in CBP‑wide groups to promote consistent digital engineering practices.
• Use architectural data to run MBSE models and assess operational concepts and risks.
• Evaluate emerging technologies through pilots and demonstrations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Innoslate

Cameo

Spectrum-E

Arena

AFSIM

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Digital Engineer to support DHS CBP in Washington, DC. The role focuses on enterprise engineering, model‑based systems engineering, and architecture development across lifecycle stages.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission needs and DoDAF standards. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in systems engineering, MBSE with Innoslate/Cameo, and scripting skills (Python/R/MATLAB).