Senior Engineering Specialist – Digital Systems Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Systems Engineer managing innovative DE and MBSE approaches for space and defense systems at Aerospace Corporation. Leading project teams and advising on effective use of digital engineering methodologies.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeCalifornia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 defense systems at all levels of abstraction including the enterprise, mission, functional, logical, and 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 practices.
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 technical and project level leadership, mentoring, and tasking oversight to early and mid-career staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B. S. degree in a relevant engineering 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 teams 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

CONOPs developmentrequirements definitionarchitecture & designsystem analysissystem integration & testMBSE modeling languagesOOSEMSysMODMagicGridspace systems engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillstime managementproject managementteamworkflexibilityproblem-solvinganalytical mindset