Digital Systems Engineer

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, studies, independent assessments, training, and advisory functions. Job Summary We are seeking a Member of the Technical Staff with a focus on Digital & Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate for this position will work as part of a team to research, identify, and implement 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.   Work Model:     This is a full-time, 100% onsite position located in Chantilly, VA.  What You'll Be Doing   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 (MBE COI, NMUG) and professional societies (INCOSE, AIAA, IEEE, etc.) through authoring papers and presentations and working group participation.  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 Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or other relevant technical discipline. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Some practical work experience in 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. Some experience with one or more DSE modeling languages and tools: Language such as SysML, UAFML. RAAML, or UML Tools such as 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.  Possess good organizational and time management skills. 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. College transcripts required. How You Can Stand Out Master’s or Ph.D. degree in relevant engineering or other technical discipline. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Experience MBSE methodologies such as MagicGrid, OOSEM, or SysMOD. Experience with scripting or programming languages such as python, groovy, Java, C++. Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle activities, including concept development, requirements definition, architecture, engineering design and analysis, and integration, verification and validation. Familiarity with Digital Engineering concepts (e.g., Digital Ecosystem, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin) and tools such as Syndeia, Teamcenter, Windchill, CREO, or Solidworks. Knowledge of graph theory and some 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 ASE