Lead Digital Systems Engineer

Company: Synovix, Inc.
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title: Lead Digital Systems Engineer (MBSE & Integration) Location: Huntsville, AL Clearance Required: Secret Employment Type: Full Time – 1 Year Contract Overview We are seeking a Lead Digital Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering integration. This individual will serve as the technical leader responsible for establishing the digital engineering environment; ensuring traceability across requirements, architecture, software, and test activities; and integrating multiple subsystems into a cohesive flight system. This role emphasizes leadership, oversight, and technical direction rather than day-to-day execution. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of MBSE and digital engineering practices across the program lifecycle. Serve as the authority for the digital thread, ensuring the system model is the authoritative source of truth. Guide the creation of the Software Development Plan (SDP), Software Requirements Document (SRD), and related deliverables, delegating detailed authorship to subsystem leads. Oversee the definition of system/software/firmware architecture within the MBSE environment, ensuring compliance with Government Reference Architecture, MOSA, and open standards. Ensure requirements traceability across architecture, design, code, and test artifacts. Conduct and lead In-Process Reviews (IPRs) using digital models every two months. Collaborate with subsystem leads for missile, launcher, and prototype integration activities, including Underwater Launch Testing (FY28). Maintain oversight of integrated system performance models to evaluate trade-offs and system effectiveness. Promote affordability, producibility, and manufacturability considerations throughout the system lifecycle. Provide technical leadership to ensure risk management, configuration management, and quality assurance are aligned with program goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 12 years of experience in systems engineering, digital engineering, or MBSE within aerospace or defense programs. Proven experience leading system integration efforts involving multiple subsystems. Extensive knowledge of MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw, IBM DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys ModelCenter). Familiarity with DoD standards such as DI-IPSC, DI-PSSS, DI-SESS, and compliance frameworks like DO-178C. Demonstrated expertise with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) and open interface standards (FACE, SOSA, OMS). Active DoD security clearance (or ability to obtain). Desired Skills Strong leadership and team collaboration skills with experience directing multidisciplinary engineering teams. Proficiency in configuration/data management tools (e.g., PTC Windchill, Teamcenter). Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments and digital thread integration. Ability to balance technical rigor with affordability and schedule pressures in a government contracting environment. Excellent communication skills for interfacing with government stakeholders and subcontractors.

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