Senior Principal Digital Engineer

Arcfield; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield seeks a Senior Principal Digital Engineer to lead MBSE and Digital Thread initiatives for Naval Nuclear Laboratory programs, in the Albany, NY or West Mifflin, PA area.

The role requires deep systems engineering expertise, cross‑functional leadership, and hands‑on experience with MBSE tools, AI/ML integration, and organizational change to drive digital transformations.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD with extensive Digital Engineering/Systems Engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of DoW/DOE experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Digital Threads.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a Digital Thread framework across lifecycles.
• Design, implement, and sustain MBSE processes and patterns.
• Lead organizational change to adopt Digital Engineering practices.
• Provide training and coaching to teams.

Skills

MBSE

Digital Thread

DOE/DoD clearance

Syndeia

eQube

SysML/UML modeling

Cameo Systems Modeler

MagicDraw

Python scripting

Cloud platforms

Education

BS/MS/PhD in technical/scientific field

Tools

Syndeia

eQube

Cameo Systems Modeler

MagicDraw

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Digital Engineer to join our team supporting the modernization of Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) programs in either the Albany, NY OR the West Mifflin PA area. This role will focus on implementing cutting-edge MBSE processes, advancing Digital Threads, integrating Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) methodologies, and modernizing engineering and operational processes across a large organization. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with deep expertise in systems engineering, hands-on application of digital transformation, and organizational change.

Responsibilities

The Senior Principal Engineer is expected to bring both technical expertise and leadership to the role, serving as a trusted contributor and advisor within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with the initiative to work independently, yet highly collaborative in guiding projects to successful outcomes. This individual demonstrates the ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, develop innovative solutions, and provide technical leadership across system integration, sustainment, safety, and acquisition activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Creation and Maintenance of a Digital Thread
• Design, implement, and sustain a cohesive Digital Thread framework to integrate tools, data, and models across system lifecycles
• Ensure seamless data flow across domains and stakeholders to enable traceability, collaboration, and decision‑making
• Development of Systems Engineering and MBSE Processes
• Establish and refine Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices tailored to organizational goals and program needs
• Develop standardized processes, workflows, and guidelines for implementing systems engineering and MBSE methodologies
• Orchestrating Organizational Change
• Lead efforts to foster the adoption of Digital Engineering and MBSE practices throughout the organization
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to teams, bridging gaps in technical knowledge and overcoming resistance to change

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Self‑starter who can work with minimal supervision, navigate at the expert level within systems/digital engineering integration activities
• Proactive individual who can quickly come up to speed on new technologies and work collaboratively with system domain SMEs, peers, managers, and customers
• Inquisitive and motivated engineer with strong background in systems/digital engineering principles

Why Join Us?

• Join a team of world‑class MBSE and DE Experts
• Be part of a dynamic team working on groundbreaking projects
• Contribute to the development of state‑of‑the‑art systems and make a lasting impact in the industry
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments, giving you the freedom to innovate and excel

Senior Principal Digital Engineer, I10, SSMBEI10

Qualifications

Required

• BS 10-12, MS 8-10, Phd 5-7
• Master's Degree in technical or scientific field with at least 8 years of recent and relevant Digital Engineering/Systems Engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in technical or scientific field with at least 10 years of recent and relevant Digital Engineering/Systems Engineering experience
• At least 3 years of DoW/DOE experience
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant area of engineering
• Demonstrated understanding of the concept of Digital Threads
• Possess and maintain a DOE-L Clearance or higher OR a DoD/DoW Secret Clearance or higher

Desired

Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience implementing MBSE methodologies in complex systems
• Proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or similar MBSE environments
• Experience creating and managing SysML/UML models for large‑scale engineering projects
• Knowledge of requirements management and traceability within model‑based environments

Digital Thread Implementation

• Practical experience implementing Digital Thread frameworks in engineering organizations
• Hands‑on expertise with Syndeia, eQube, or similar Digital Thread tools
• Experience connecting disparate engineering tools and databases into a unified information flow
• Knowledge of configuration management practices for model and data integration

Digital Engineering/MBSE Patterns

• Understanding of Digital Engineering Strategy principles and implementation frameworks
• Knowledge of MBSE patterns, anti‑patterns, and best practices for complex systems
• Experience with digital artifacts management and model validation techniques
• Familiarity with digital transformation roadmaps for large engineering organizations

Software Development & Automation

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.) for engineering automation
• Knowledge of API integration for connecting engineering tools and platforms
• Experience developing custom plugins or extensions for MBSE tools
• Background in software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps) applied to systems engineering
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) for managing engineering artifacts

Advanced Technical Skills

• Proficiency with database technologies and query languages for engineering data management
• Experience with cloud platforms for hosting engineering tools and models
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration within engineering workflows and decision support
• Experience with visualization techniques for complex engineering data and relationships

Project Implementation Experience

• History of successfully implementing MBSE/DE frameworks in large organizations
• Experience developing training programs and materials for digital engineering adoption
• Track record of overcoming organizational resistance to new engineering methodologies
• Experience managing the transition from document‑based to model‑based processes

Domain Knowledge

• Familiarity with Naval Nuclear Laboratory programs, systems, or similar complex domains
• Understanding of systems engineering processes in regulated environments Experience with Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $145,200.96Max: $187,687.74

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.