Engineering Specialist - Digital and Systems Engineering

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. We are seeking an Engineering Specialist with a focus on Digital & Systems Engineering.

• Develop and analyze descriptive models representing complex space, ground, and launch system architectures and designs.
• Develop various model patterns, model libraries, and model templates for enabling reuse across projects and programs.
• Conduct DE and MBSE research studies and independent assessments.
• Advise customers on MBSE methods, languages, and toolsets that meet their systems engineering lifecycle needs.
• Support the development of DE and MBSE training material and assist with training course and seminar events.
• Author and present technical papers on DE and MBSE topics of interest to Aerospace and professional societies working to advance the state of MBSE research, innovation practices.

• 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

• B.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of 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, Magic Grid, 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…