Senior Engineering Specialist - Digital Systems Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Holidays & vacation

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer focused on Digital & Systems Engineering to plan, execute, and lead MBSE projects for space and defense systems.

You will advise customers on DE/MBSE approaches, develop training materials, and mentor staff while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic environment. A TS/SCI clearance is often required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in systems engineering across multiple domains.
• Proficient with MBSE languages (SysML, UAFML, LML) and methods (OOSEM).
• Knowledge of DoDAF/UAF/TOGAF frameworks and space system segments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead projects applying DE/MBSE to space/defense systems.
• Advise customers on MBSE methods, languages, and toolsets.
• Develop training materials and presentations on DE/MBSE topics.
• Mentor staff and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Represent Aerospace in standards groups and committees.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Systems thinking

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

M.S. or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Cameo

Sparx

Rhapsody

GENESYS

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Digital Systems Engineering Department (DSED), part of SED, is charged with helping our customers successfully adopt, integrate, and utilize digital system models, methods, tools, and best practices as part of their systems realization lifecycle processes through DE & development, prototyping, technical studies, independent assessments, training, and advisory functions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a focus on Digital & Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate for this position will plan, execute, and lead project teams tasked with researching, identifying, and implementing innovative DE and MBSE approaches for new and existing space and defense systems and advise internal Aerospace and external government customers on the effective use of DE and MBSE methodologies, tools, and practices to achieve their desired system realization and optimization outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Research, develop and analyze systems CONOPs, architecture and design models using various modeling languages including SysML, UAFML, BPMN, RAAML, OWL, and others to support customers that acquire, develop, integrate, and operate space and ground, launch, and de systems at all levels of abstraction including the enterprise, mission, functional, logical levels, physical levels.
• Develop model patterns, libraries, templates, and patterns for reuse across projects and programs.
• Advise customers on the selection and MBSE methods, languages, and toolsets that meet their systems engineering lifecycle use cases.
• Develop Aerospace ETG, program office, and government customers on DE and MBSE concepts, principles and practices.
• Develop training material, papers, and presentations on DE/MBSE topics of interest to Aerospace, its customers, and professional societies (INCOSE, AIAA, IEEE, etc.).
• Participate and represent aerospace interests in professional DE/MBSE standards working groups and committees.
• Provide technical and project level leadership, mentoring, and tasking oversight to early and mid-career staff.

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful

B.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical field.

• 12+ years’ experience in systems engineering in two or more technical areas, including CONOPs development, requirements definition, architecture & design, system analysis, and system integration & test.
• Proficient with one or more MBSE modeling languages (SysML, UAFML, LML, etc.), methodologies (OOSEM, SysMOD, MagicGrid, etc.), and tools (Cameo, Sparx, Rhapsody, GENESYS, etc.).
• Experience in all aspects of space systems engineering, including architecture, engineering design, and engineering analysis.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF).
• Knowledge of core space system segments (space, ground, transport, launch, etc.) at the enterprise, SoS, system, and subsystem levels.
• Ability to clearly explain complex concepts to customers and fellow employees.
• A self-starter who can lead the technical work of DE/MBSE project teams and spearhead new efforts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing program office sponsor and customer needs.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and innovation mindset.

This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Aerospace, Systems Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Some experience with developing ontology or semantic data models
• Knowledge of graph theory and graph database, analysis, and visualization tools
• Possess knowledge of digital engineering concepts and practical experience developing digital engineering strategies and execution plans.
• Familiar with digital thread tools such as Syndeia or eCube.
• Teaching experience, especially in technical subjects.
• Relevant INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or OMG SysML/UAFML certification.

We offer a competitive compensation package

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $151,300.00 - $226,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.