Senior Systems Engineer – Digital Ecosystem, Cloud Architecture, MBSE

AeroVironment

. Provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency Chief Digital Officer mission .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAlabama • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Digital Ecosystem and Cloud Architecture, with a strong focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and API Integration. Proven ability to develop AI-enabled solutions and enterprise dashboards while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

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Digital Ecosystem DevelopmentCloud Architecture DesignModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)API Integration and DesignDevSecOps Implementation

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Hard Skills

API Design and IntegrationModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Enterprise Dashboard DevelopmentCloud EnvironmentsContainer TechnologiesKubernetesGitLabTerraformCI/CD PipelinesSemantic Data Models

Tools & Technologies

CameoMagicDrawSparx EARhapsodyPower BITableauGrafanaKibana

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in STEM FieldActive or Interim Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD ProgramsLink 16Tactical Data LinksC2 ArchitecturesAI-Enabled WorkflowsDigital Engineering EcosystemsSemantic SearchRAG ArchitecturesLLM IntegrationData Fabric Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGrafanaKubernetesTableauTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency Chief Digital Officer mission
Coordinate and accelerate delivery of operational capabilities across API integration, cloud architecture, MBSE, dashboard development, DevSecOps, tactical interoperability, and digital engineering
Lead onboarding and integration of external software, models, simulations, AI tools, and operational capabilities
Design and implement secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures
Design and implement AI-enabled digital ecosystems supporting human-machine teaming
Develop integration architectures connecting APIs, data services, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and AI orchestration frameworks
Implement semantic data models and ontologies to improve AI reasoning and data discoverability
Develop AI-ready data pipelines transforming structured and unstructured data into consumable knowledge assets
Integrate LLMs, agentic AI frameworks, and workflow automation services into enterprise environments
Develop enterprise dashboards and common operational pictures
Support MBSE activities using SysML, activity diagrams, and block diagrams
Develop common data models and integration standards
Support tactical interoperability, including Link 16 and gateway architectures
Support DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native deployments
Provide technical recommendations to government leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
12+ years related experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture
Active or Interim Secret clearance
Experience with API design and integration
Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML
Experience building enterprise dashboards
Experience with cloud environments and container technologies
Experience supporting DoD programs
Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or Kibana
Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of Link 16, tactical data links, and C2 architectures
Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows and digital engineering ecosystems, including Semantic Search, RAG Architectures, LLM Integration, Agentic AI Frameworks, AI Orchestration Platforms, and Data Fabric Architectures
U.S. person status documentation required for ITAR/EAR compliance; some positions require current U.S. Citizenship
Principals only; no agencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown