USSF OTTI Lead Digital Engineer/MBSE Architect

Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We are seeking a Lead Digital Engineer / MBSE Architect to build infrastructure for the USSF Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) -in Colorado Springs, CO.

NOTE: This is a proposal position and considered a Key Personnel (KP) role on the program. Award is expected in Summer 2026.

Position Summary:

The Lead Digital Engineer / MBSE Architect for USSF OTTI serves as the senior technical authority responsible for OTTI’s digital engineering strategy, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) implementation, digital thread architecture, and integration of authoritative data/model repositories across the OTTI ecosystem. This role enables model-driven architecture, systems-of-systems analysis, digital twin development, and mission engineering to support U.S. Space Force test, training, and readiness modernization. 

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Engineering Strategy & Architecture 

• Define and maintain OTTI digital engineering architecture and roadmap.  

• Establish digital thread/digital twin framework across OTTI mission systems.  

• Architect integration of Authoritative Sources of Truth (ASOTs) across engineering, operational, and mission data repositories.  

Model-Based Systems Engineering Leadership: 

• Lead MBSE methodology implementation using SysML/UAF/DoDAF or similar frameworks.  

• Develop and maintain system, subsystem, and SoS-level architecture models.  

• Enable model-based architecture analysis, traceability, and requirements verification.  

Mission / Functional Analysis Support:

• Support functional mission analysis, operational thread analysis, and mission decomposition.  

• Drive service mapping of operational functions, mission threads, and cyber/RMF relationships.  

• Enable model-based configuration and change management. 

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Technical Leadership: 

• Serve as digital engineering SME to Government and Program Leadership.  

• Mentor systems engineers/modelers/architects.  

• Conduct model reviews, architecture reviews, and technical governance activities.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).  

• 10+ years systems engineering / digital engineering experience.  

• 5+ years leading MBSE / digital engineering implementations.  

• Experience with enterprise digital thread / model integration.  

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.  

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with USSF / SSC / STARCOM / SpOC / DoD Digital Engineering efforts. 

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Familiarity with:  

• Cameo / MagicDraw / Sparx / Rhapsody / Capella  

• SysML / UAF / DoDAF / MODAF  

• Ansys / Dassault / Digital Twin Platforms  

• DoD Digital Engineering Strategy  

• Mission Engineering / Functional Mission Analysis  

WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Flexible work week
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking