Senior Digital Engineer

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.SSI is seeking a Senior Digital Engineer, specialized in Systems of Systems (SoS) Architectures for a role in El Segundo, CA.Role and Responsibilities include:Provide leadership advice on mission engineering strategies for SoS architectures and strategic messaging to key operational and government stakeholdersProvide systems engineering and mission architecting supportTechnical requirements generation/review/compliance supporting space systems technical review and assessmentsDevelop mitigation plans for discovered and recorded Risks, Issues, and Gaps (RIGs) to provide senior leadership the information needed to close RIGs and vulnerabilitiesIdentify activities and functions critical to mission thread development, deriving and modeling the as-is and to-be functional and physical architecturesProvide program and technical insight to the modeling and analysis staff regarding system architecture designs, interfaces, schedule, and assumptionsDrive integration and utilization of Digital Engineering (DE) practices of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) to include the conversion of legacy Systems Engineering content into digital formatsRequired Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a relevant discipline with 14+ years of experience with:Systems engineering and architecting for major systems acquisitions utilizing Digital Engineering methodologiesModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and descriptive modeling frameworks such as SysMLExperience in Cameo Systems Architect or SparX Enterprise ArchitectUnderstanding of DoDAF views for system of system architectures and plansModeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) experience in parametric and physics-based assessment of systemsMust have an in-scope security background investigation (T5), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (as applicable)Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and, or Special Access Programs and consent to a Polygraph examinationDesired Qualifications:Master’s Degree, 12+ years of relevant experience is preferredFluency in Department of War architectural frameworks (e.g., DoDAF)Military Space Operations with an emphasis in Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power programs and capabilitiesExperience working in a development environment and/or U.S. Government weapons system program officeLed the development of a Digital Engineering Thread utilizing MBSE and MS&A artifacts, leading to a validated and verified system architectureProfessional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, etc.)Knowledge of Digital Engineering and operational analysis processes and tools, as well as their application in producing data-driven analysis resultsSpace Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.#ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobsTarget salary range: $190,000 - $220,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors.