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 Provide leadership advice on mission engineering strategies for SoS architectures and strategic messaging to key operational and government stakeholders. Provide systems engineering and mission architecting support. Technical requirements generation/review/compliance supporting space systems technical review and assessments. Develop mitigation plans for discovered and recorded Risks, Issues, and Gaps (RIGs) to provide senior leadership the information needed to close RIGs and vulnerabilities. Identify activities and functions critical to mission thread development, deriving and modeling the as‑is and to‑be functional and physical architectures. Provide program and technical insight to the modeling and analysis staff regarding system architecture designs, interfaces, schedule, and assumptions. Drive 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 formats. Required 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 methodologies. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and descriptive modeling frameworks such as SysML. Experience in Cameo Systems Architect or SparX Enterprise Architect. Understanding of DoDAF views for system of system architectures and plans. Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) experience in parametric and physics‑based assessment of systems. Must 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 examination. Desired Qualifications Master’s Degree, 12+ years of relevant experience is preferred. Fluency in Department of War architectural frameworks (e.g., DoDAF). Military Space Operations with an emphasis in Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power programs and capabilities. Experience working in a development environment and/or U.S. Government weapons system program office. Led the development of a Digital Engineering Thread utilizing MBSE and MS&A artifacts, leading to a validated and verified system architecture. Professional 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 results. Salary Target salary range: $210,000 - $255,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. Space 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Space Systems Integration