Mars MBSE SysML Digital 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.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. We are looking for a Mars MBSE SysML Digital Engineer (Sr Member of technical Staff/Project Engineer- Systems Engineering). In this role you will support digital engineering/MBSE efforts in support of missions to Mars. This includes improving how analysis, evaluation and data management and integration is achieved by leading and integrating digital engineering practices across the SAO landscape.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based at Johnson Space Center, TX, or Washington DC, offering a hybrid work model that combines at least 4-5 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow

What You'll Be Doing

Implement and support Digital Engineering across the Mars Architecture Team

Formulate recommendations to senior-level program management on how to digitize and streamline current processes using a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach

Implement MBSE to trace disparate concept and architecture data (goals, objectives, use cases, functions, systems, technology gaps, etc.) from separate documents within the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) for a more holistic analysis of architecture discrepancies and gaps

Introduce the concepts of standards and a common ontology to establish data consistency and provide a path for better integration with industry and international partners

Utilize Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML leveraging experience with coding to interact with Cameo's API and pull data both out of and into Cameo

Support coding in Groovy or JAVA to build scripts internal to a Cameo Model for analysis of Cameo data (or related data from external sources

Drive Enterprise Systems Engineering (ESE), System of Systems Engineering (SoSE), or Architecting

Perform trade analyses at multiple levels of fidelity

Coordinate and integrate requirements, strategic technical objectives, interfaces, standards, issues and findings with subject matter experts and stakeholders

Serve as a highly proactive MBSE expert, understanding issues and formulating options/recommendations, while working closely with SAO leadership and constituent offices, as well as integrating across the ESDMD and NASA landscape (i.e., Programs, projects and Centers)

Apply MBSE to pre-Formulation concepts to develop products that ensure new systems are successfully meeting the goals and objectives of the Moon to Mars Architecture

Coordinate and integrate with the Moon to Mars Program Office to ensure data flows "from the right to the left" without a loss of information or redundant efforts

Continuously monitor, capture and integrate data information across the team landscape

Work with developers to create digital environments and capabilities that provide business intelligence across the mission landscape and integration with program offices

Perform other duties for the customer as required What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Member of Technical Staff-Systems Engineering

A bachelor's degree or advanced degree from an accredited program in a technical STEM discipline

At least 3 years of responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, working in digital engineering field

Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner

Exposure to integrating MBSE across multiple organizations

Knowledge and experience of Digital Engineering concepts, methodologies, and tools

Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task across various issues/disciplines simultaneously

Independent and self-motivated; proactive ability to learn on the job and serve as the primary interface to the customer

Ability to work within a team environment, where the team is distributed across multiple NASA centers and Aerospace Corporation organizations, projects and programs.

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Project Engineer-Systems Engineering include:

6+ years of professional MBSE experience

Experience leading MBSE teams and approach/implementation

Strong coding and modeling skills that can be leveraged

Understanding of NASA programs and lifecycle requirements How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Advanced degree from an accredited program in a technical STEM discipline

Experience with NASA, particularly with element development and program/project stand up

Understanding of specific NASA Human Spaceflight topics

Project management certification

Expertise in the aerospace industry

Knowledge of NASA's Moon to Mars architecture Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

Operate Strategically

Lead Change

Engage with Impact

Foster Innovation

Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

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

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

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