Sr. Digital Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation • $100K — $130K *

Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in systems, aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
8+ years of experience in systems engineering for large-scale systems.
Hands-on expertise with Cameo Systems Modeler/MagicDraw and SysML.
Proficiency in CAD/BIM tools like Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Experienced in leading risk management and maintaining Risk Registers.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain complex system architectures using MBSE methods.
Develop behavioral and structural models in Cameo Systems Modeler with SysML.
Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate system and spatial/BIM models.
Create scripts to connect data between Cameo and CAD/BIM tools.
Elicit and trace system requirements from stakeholders to components.
Lead and mature the project's Risk Management Plan and boards.
Report on risk postures using analysis tools and maintain the Risk Register.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement with mentorship for junior engineers.
Exposure to cross-disciplinary projects and collaboration.
Travel opportunities for site visits and engagement with stakeholders.
Access to advanced engineering tools and software training.
Engagement with government contracts offering stability and significant project impact.

Full Job Description

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, digital modeling, and risk management of our complex, multi-disciplinary systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and physical/spatial design, leveraging tools like Cameo and Revit/AutoCAD to build a unified digital thread. Additionally, you will serve as the programmatic lead for our Risk Management Program, establishing methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and maintaining complex system architectures using MBSE methodologies
Authoring behavioral, structural, and parametric models within Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic/MagicDraw) utilizing SysML
Collaborating with facilities, structural, and hardware teams to integrate system models with spatial/BIM models in Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring alignment between functional requirements and physical layouts
Developing scripts, schemas, or ontologies to bridge data gaps between Cameo (SysML) and Revit/AutoCAD (BIM/CAD) for seamless configuration management
Eliciting, deriving, and tracing requirements from high-level stakeholder needs down to component-level specifications within the digital model
Establishing, maturing, and enforcing the project's Risk Management Plan (RMP)
Leading cross-functional Risk Management Boards (RMBs) to proactively identify technical, programmatic, schedule, and cost risks
Partnering with project managers and technical leads to develop, track, and execute actionable risk mitigation strategies and burn-down plans
Maintaining the program Risk Register and utilize quantitative/qualitative risk analysis tools (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, FMEA/FMECA) to report risk postures to executive leadership
Mentoring junior and mid-level systems engineers in MBSE best practices and Risk Management methodologies
Leading technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and present system architectures and risk profiles to internal and external stakeholders
Supporting & assisting project scheduling duties as required
Performing, verifying and integrating updates into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Facilitating communication by synthesizing IMS data into clear, actionable briefings and performance metrics for senior leadership and key stakeholders
Supporting & assisting project scheduling duties as required, performing, verifying and integrating updates into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Facilitating communication by synthesizing IMS data into clear, actionable briefings and performance metrics for senior leadership and key stakeholders

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Requirements

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline
Eight plus years of progressive experience in systems engineering, with a heavy emphasis on complex, large-scale systems
Proven, hands-on experience utilizing Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw and fluency in SysML
CAD/BIM Proficiency: Direct experience working with, extracting data from, or modeling in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
Demonstrated experience leading risk management activities, running Risk Boards, and managing formal Risk Registers for complex technical projects

Desired Skills

Master's degree in systems engineering or an MBA
INCOSE Certification: ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP
OMG Certified System Modeling Professional (OCSMP) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal training in scheduling/earned value management (EVM)
Experience with automated data integration tools or plugins connecting SysML tools to CAD/BIM environments
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Microsoft Project, ASANA

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

25% Travel between Customer and Corporate sites located in Colorado Springs CO, Charleston SC and Atlanta GA. Up to daily travel within the customer's local Huntsville Area of Responsibility (less than 50 miles radius)

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