Senior Digital Systems Engineer MBSE & Space

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.