Description
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Digital Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, and DoD Acquisition to lead transformative initiatives in major DoD programs. You are a strategic thinker (PhD preferred) with a proven track record in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), semantic ontology-based data fabrics, digital twins, digital threads, and authoritative sources of truth (ASoT). You thrive in agile environments and while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and actionable recommendations. Your leadership will drive digitalization, interoperability, and governance, ensuring alignment with DoD standards and mission objectives. A minimum of an active Department of Defense Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred) is necessary for this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Lead development of a semantic-ontology- based data fabric by orchestrating the integration of disparate data sources across a DoD acquisition program to enable seamless, @context -aware data sharing and interoperability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define formal ontologies, leveraging SPARQL for query federation when applicable.
Oversee the architectural design of the data fabric, incorporating sematic layers and guiding agile sprints to proto@type and test functionality.
Advise on federating subsystem models into a comprehensive digital twin using MBSE and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to support mission-level operations, testing, and validation.
Advise on establishing traceable, end-to-end digital threads across the product lifecycle integrating requirements, design, manufacturing, and sustainment phases to enhance decision making and efficiency.
Coordinate with the Atlassian development team and the Artificial Intelligence team SMEs to maintain a trusted, Authoritative Source of Truth (ASoT) ensuring data accuracy, governance, and alignment with DoD standards.
Evaluate Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) workflows for logicality and adherence to the ASoT, digital twin and/or thread.
Participate in West Coast time zone government coordination meetings as required.
Conduct occasional domestic travel (estimated 10%) and perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Skills
DOD Acquisition, Secret Clearance, Systems Engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years as a practitioner serving as a Chief Engineer (CE) or directly supporting a CE in a major DoD acquisition program with a deep pedigree in digital data objects, their atomicity, and their governance at the enterprise level.
At least 10 years of Systems Engineering experience, specializing in Digital Engineering and Acquisition, encompassing conceptual development, requirements analysis, design, implementation, configuration management, interface management, and lifecycle support, with a proven track record leading U.S. and international projects. Candidates should demonstrate experience with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) through federation of system, subsystems, and component levels that inform and bound mission level, operation test and validation, and training scenarios.
A minimum of 10 years of experience evaluating ECPs for baselined requirements and assessing GOTS and COTS providing actionable recommendations to senior decision-makers.
A minimum of 5 years of experience developing, reviewing, and presenting MBSE artifacts, collaborating with engineering, finance, contracting, and logistics teams.
A minimum of 2 years developing, reviewing, and presenting DoDAF and UAF artifacts highlighting experience apply UAF in DoD programs.
At least 3 years of experience working in agile environments as a practitioner.
Expertise in the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Process and program/project management.
Proficiency in engineering governance process improvement and enterprise IT implementation harmonization.
Knowledge of secure hardware and software lifecycle management, from inception to technical obsolescence.
Advanced skills in Human Interface Integration, Digital Engineering, Acquisition, Product Line Engineering (PLE), Product Data Management (PDM), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), Information Assurance, Data Analytics, and DevSecOps.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $72.11 - $103.37/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
