Senior Engineering Specialist - Digital Systems Engineering

About this role

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 and MBSE research & development, prototyping,   technical   studies, independent assessments, training, and advisory functions.  

Job Summary  

We   are   seek ing   a   S enior   Systems   Engineer   with   a   focu on   Digital   &   Systems   Engineering.   The ideal   candidate   for this position will   plan, execute, and   lead   project   teams tasked with r esearching, identify ing,   and implement ing 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 pract ices.  

• 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   technic al 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   b e Successful  

• B . S.   degree in a relevant   e ngineering 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 team s   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.   

• Ability to work well in a team environment.  

• 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   Y ou 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 e xperience with developing ontology or semantic   data   models  

• Knowledge of graph theory and graph database, analysis, and visualizat

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