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) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle. 

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 Project Leader with a focus on Digital & Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate for this position will work individually or 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 position based in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.    

What You’ll Be Doing  

• 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.   

What You Need to be Successful  

• 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 definitio