Senior Digital Engineer - MBSE & DoDAF for CBP Hybrid

Arenatechnologies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Sr. Digital Engineer to support DHS CBP in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work schedule.

You will lead full lifecycle development, advancing enterprise architecture, MBSE, and M&S to align capabilities with mission needs. Strong DoDAF alignment and Python/MATLAB scripting are valued. The role requires 10+ years of systems engineering experience, and on-site work may be required based on client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ 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.
• Proficiency in developing architecture views aligned with DoDAF or other Federal architecture frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with MBSE (Innoslate, Cameo) and M&S tools (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 senior-level engineering support to CBP across full lifecycle development.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture products (DoDAF).
• Analyze CBP acquisition programs for alignment with priorities.
• Identify gaps and propose integration strategies across programs.
• Apply MBSE and digital engineering tools to create system models and simulations.
• Participate in CBP-wide groups to promote digital engineering practices.
• Run M&S to evaluate operational concepts and assess risks.
• Capture operational needs and define technical requirements.
• Draft technical specifications and contribute to test planning and results.

Skills

MBSE tools

Python or MATLAB

DoDAF architecture

System modeling

Technical writing

On-site work

Education

B.S. in Systems Eng

Tools

Innoslate

Cameo

Spectrum-E

Arena

AFSIM

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Sr. Digital Engineer to support DHS CBP in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work schedule.

You will lead full lifecycle development, advancing enterprise architecture, MBSE, and M&S to align capabilities with mission needs. Strong DoDAF alignment and Python/MATLAB scripting are valued. The role requires 10+ years of systems engineering experience, and on-site work may be required based on client needs.