Systems Architect / Digital Engineering Architect

About the Role

CIYIS is seeking an experiencedSystems Architect / Digital Engineering Architect to support enterprise Digital Engineering, MBSE, Digital Thread, architecture modernization, repository integration, and engineering transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is capable of designing, implementing, and governing future-state engineering ecosystems that connect requirements, models, engineering data, testing, manufacturing, sustainment, analytics, and operational outcomes into a unified Digital Engineering environment.

This role combines enterprise architecture, systems engineering, technical leadership, solution design, stakeholder engagement, and modernization planning responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise and solution architectures.
• Design Digital Thread and interoperability strategies.
• Support MBSE and Digital Engineering initiatives.
• Develop modernization roadmaps and future-state architectures.
• Define standards-based integration frameworks and API strategies.
• Support architecture governance and technical review boards.
• Evaluate engineering tools, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and requirements sessions.
• Develop technical architecture deliverables and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of systems architecture experience.
• Experience supporting Digital Engineering initiatives.
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or product development organizations.
• Knowledge of Digital Thread and lifecycle traceability concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates possessing one or more of the following are highly desired:

• TOGAF
• CSEP
• OCSMP
• SAFe Agilist
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Azure Solutions Architect

Preferred Technologies

• Cameo / MagicDraw
• Sparx Enterprise Architect
• ARIS
• Windchill
• Codebeamer
• Teamcenter
• SAP
• Snowflake
• Databricks
• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• AWS
• Azure

Ideal Candidate

You enjoy connecting strategy, engineering, technology, and operations into cohesive architectures that enable mission outcomes. You can communicate effectively with executives, engineers, architects, and developers alike.