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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Digital and Systems Engineering Poject Leader - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,900.0 - $233,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Software Tools, Systems Architecture, Information Technology - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8916854/senior-digital-and-systems-engineering-poject-leader ## About the Role * B.S. degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical field * 1 5 + years of experience in three or more systems engineering functional areas ( e.g. requirements, architecture, design) with at least 5 years p roficiency in MBSE and DE concepts, standards, methods, and practices * B ack ground in strategic p ortfolio management , including goal setting and roadmap development * Exc eptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate DE and MBSE technical concepts for non-technical audiences * P roven ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups including government, SETA, and other FFRDC teams * Ability to coordinate efforts with other ETG organizations. * Demonstrate solid organization al skills and ability to adapt to changing program office sponsor and customer needs * Strong systems thinking and innovation mindset * Ex perience mentoring and coaching project leads and systems engineers * W illing to travel to customer or contractor site , domestica lly or internationally * This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management , Operations R esearch, or related technical field * Hands on systems engineering work experience in the space, defense, or nuclear surety domains * Familiarity with agile project management using JIRA. * Knowledge of enterprise and mission engineering principles and practices * PMI PMP OR INCOSECSEP/ESEP certification ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Leader with a focus on Digital and Systems Engineering to drive the development , execution and management of complex MBSE and DE projec t portfolios . This role requires a deep understanding of MBSE and DE concepts, methodologies, frameworks, tools, and best practices to enhance the acquisition and realization of space and defense systems encompassing systems architecture, design, analysis, and lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in e , project portfolio management , e nd-to-end systems engineering lifecycle activities , and cross-functional collaboration with Aerospace program office s and Engineering Technology Group ( ETG ) organizations within a dynamic and innovative environment. What You'll Be Doing Portfolio Management & Governance * Develop and maintain MBSE and DE based project portfolio strategic plan comprising portfolio objectives and desired outcomes * Align portfolio objectives with DSED strategic goals , customer priorities, and organizational digital transformation initiatives * Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, policies, and standards Project Oversight & Performance Management * Oversee the execution of multiple concurrent MBSE and DE projects throughout their total li fecycle * Define and m onitor project health metrics using KPIs and performance dashboards * Identify and resolve cross-project dependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints Resource Management * Plan and allocate resources (personnel, engineering tools, infrastructure) across the portfolio * Balance project demands against resource capacity , skills competency, and capability constraints * Identify resource skill gaps and training needs for MBSE/DE competencies Stakeholder Management & Communication * Build and maintain open communication relationships with portfolio stakeholders , including project spon s ors , leadership , and team members * P rovide regular portfolio performance s tatus, challenges, risks, and opportunities * Manage portfolio stakeholder needs and expectations and resolve conflicting priorities Optimization & Innovation * Identify opportunities for portfolio management improvements and efficiency gains * Stay current with emerging trends in MBSE/DE concepts, standards, methodologies, and technologies * Develop and maintain portfolio management playbooks , guidelines , models, patterns for sharing and reuse purposes ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [You’re a great coder? 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