Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Driven to revolutionize innovation, System Strategy, Inc. (SSI) helps clients conceptualize and design for the deep interdependencies inherent in today's cyber-physical systems. We balance the art and science of systems engineering to creatively and digitally transform design and development. We provide leading expertise in digital design, model based systems engineering (MBSE), analytics, and management consulting. System Strategy, Inc. (SSI) is a privately held professional services firm headquartered in Metro Detroit. Our engagements include small to large Fortune 500 businesses as well as the government.

The Senior Systems Engineer will provide subject matter expertise in systems engineering and analysis for complex systems development. Collaborate and build trusting relationships with clients through delivery and thought leadership. Lead team activities across life cycle systems engineering processes from stakeholder needs through validation. Analyzes complex systems, processes, and organizational architectures to improve development activities and outcomes. Assesses the current state and identifies essential elements to provide high-value solutions. Supports development of innovative methods and leads integration and tailoring to improve program performance. Models complex systems and leads to the evolution of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods. Performs literature reviews and captures Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in models using relevant modeling language(s) (SysML, UML, BPMN, Graphs, et al.). Facilitates shared human understanding and organizational learning through proficient communication, professional development, publishing, teaching, and mentoring.

Initial Engagement Responsibilities

• Apply Systems Engineering knowledge and latest model based methods to aid complex system development
• Help propagate model based methods as a model based systems engineering expert and catalyst
• Help clients refine the current use of modeling methods. Create and incorporate plans, standards, and profiles
• Capture knowledge of team members in system models including assumptions, rationale, requirements, and decisions
• Integrate disparate modeling efforts to better predict system performance. Facilitate integration and/or federation of modeling activities
• Support change management to help clients transform current practices to model based methods. Assess toolset requirements and fitness
• Mentor, train and collaborate closely with team members in sharing best practices and intellectual property
• Articulate complex concepts and methods clearly to peers, teams, and executives
• Generate reports, capability briefings, plans, and other required products

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications/Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering and technical leadership
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another STEM discipline
• US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Excellent analytical and synthetical problem-solving skills
• Proficient written and oral communicator with proven ability to influence key outcomes
• Knowledgeable in development and acquisition processes (Automotive, Defense or other)
• Exceptional computer skills and experience with modeling languages such as UML, SysML, and BPMN

Desired Qualifications

• Systems experience in modeling of system behaviors and functional safety
• Object Management Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP)
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification (ASEP, CSEP or ESEP)
• Previous use of engineering tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo, Teamcenter, DOORs, and others