Senior Principal Digital Engineer

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Digital Engineer to join our team supporting the modernization of Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) programs in either the Albany, NY OR the West Mifflin PA area. This role will focus on implementing cutting-edge MBSE processes, advancing Digital Threads, integrating Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) methodologies, and modernizing engineering and operational processes across a large organization. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with deep expertise in systems engineering, hands-on application of digital transformation, and organizational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and Maintenance of a Digital Thread Design
• Implement, and sustain a cohesive Digital Thread framework to integrate tools, data, and models across system lifecycles
• Ensure seamless data flow across domains and stakeholders to enable traceability, collaboration, and decision-making
• Develop Systems Engineering and MBSE Processes
• Establish and refine Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices tailored to organizational goals and program needs
• Develop standardized processes, workflows, and guidelines for implementing systems engineering and MBSE methodologies
• Orchestrating Organizational Change
• Lead efforts to foster the adoption of Digital Engineering and MBSE practices throughout the organization
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to teams, bridging gaps in technical knowledge and overcoming resistance to change

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, navigate at the expert level within systems/digital engineering integration activities
• A proactive individual who can quickly come up to speed on new technologies and work collaboratively with system domain SMEs, peers, managers, and customers
• An inquisitive and motivated engineer with strong background in systems/digital engineering principles

Qualifications

• REQUIRED SKILLS
• BS 10-12, MS 8-10, Phd 5-7 Master’s Degree in technical or scientific field with at least 8 years of recent and relevant Digital Engineering/Systems Engineering experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in technical or scientific field with at least 10 years of recent and relevant Digital Engineering/Systems Engineering experience
• At least 3 years of DoW /DOE experience
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant area of engineering
• Demonstrated understanding of the concept of Digital Threads
• Possess and maintain a DOE-L Clearance or higher OR a DoD/ DoW Secret Clearance or higher

DESIRED SKILLS

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing MBSE methodologies in complex systems
• Proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw , or similar MBSE environments
• Experience creating and managing SysML/UML models for large-scale engineering projects
• Knowledge of requirements management and traceability within model-based environments
• Practical experience implementing Digital Thread frameworks in engineering organizations
• Hands-on expertise with Syndeia, eQube , or similar Digital Thread tools
• Experience connecting disparate engineering tools and databases into a unified information flow
• Knowledge of configuration management practices for model and data integration
• Understanding of Digital Engineering Strategy principles and implementation frameworks
• Knowledge of MBSE patterns, anti-patterns, and best practices for complex systems
• Experience with digital artifacts management and model validation techniques
• Familiarity with digital transformation roadmaps for large engineering organizations
• Software Development & Automation: Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.) for engineering automation
• Knowledge of API integration for connecting engineering tools and platforms
• Experience developing custom plugins or extensions for MBSE tools
• Background in software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps) applied to systems engineering
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) for managing engineering artifacts
• Advanced Technical Skills: Proficiency with database technologies and query languages for engineering data management
• Experience with cloud platforms for hosting engineering tools and models
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration within engineering workflows and decision support
• Experience with visualization techniques for complex engineering data and relationships
• Project Implementation Experience: History of successfully implementing MBSE/DE frameworks in large organizations
• Experience developing training programs and materials for digital engineering adoption
• Track record of overcoming organizational resistance to new engineering methodologies
• Experience managing the transition from document-based to model-based processes
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with Naval Nuclear Laboratory programs, systems, or similar complex domains
• Understanding of systems engineering processes in regulated environments
• Experience with Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs