Senior MBSE & Digital Systems Engineering Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) Plan

Health care

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist focused on Digital and Systems Engineering to drive MBSE and DE project portfolios across space and defense programs. You will lead descriptive modeling with SysML/UAF/BPMN using Cameo, Sparx EA, and Rhapsody, and coordinate with software, hardware, and government teams to mature architectures from concept to deployment.

This role requires a BS in engineering, 12+ years in systems engineering with MBSE/DE, travel flexibility,

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in three or more systems engineering areas with at least 5 years in MBSE and DE.
• Proficiency in MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, or IBM Rhapsody.
• Strong knowledge of descriptive modeling languages (SysML, UAF, BPMN) and architecture frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF).
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally; TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead MBSE and DE R&D initiatives and projects, ensuring integration of systems engineering best practices.
• Oversee descriptive models using SysML, UAFML, BPMN with tools like Cameo, Sparx EA, Rhapsody.
• Guide teams through full system development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Drive MBSE best practices aligned with industry trends and customer goals.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and domain experts to model systems.
• Author papers, presentations, and training materials on MBSE topics.
• Engage in standards organizations (OMG, INCOSE, AIAA, IEEE) for Aerospace interests.
• Mentor junior engineers on MBSE concepts and tools.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

DoDAF

UAF/TOGAF

Project leadership

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering (nice to have)

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Sparx EA

IBM Rhapsody

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist focused on Digital and Systems Engineering to drive MBSE and DE project portfolios across space and defense programs. You will lead descriptive modeling with SysML/UAF/BPMN using Cameo, Sparx EA, and Rhapsody, and coordinate with software, hardware, and government teams to mature architectures from concept to deployment.

This role requires a BS in engineering, 12+ years in systems engineering with MBSE/DE, travel flexibility,