Lead Digital Systems Engineer
Company: Synovix, Inc.
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Lead Digital Systems
Engineer (MBSE & Integration) Location: Huntsville, AL Clearance
Required: Secret Employment Type: Full Time – 1 Year Contract
Overview We are seeking a Lead Digital Systems Engineer with deep
expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital
engineering integration. This individual will serve as the
technical leader responsible for establishing the digital
engineering environment; ensuring traceability across requirements,
architecture, software, and test activities; and integrating
multiple subsystems into a cohesive flight system. This role
emphasizes leadership, oversight, and technical direction rather
than day-to-day execution. Key Responsibilities Lead the
development and implementation of MBSE and digital engineering
practices across the program lifecycle. Serve as the authority for
the digital thread, ensuring the system model is the authoritative
source of truth. Guide the creation of the Software Development
Plan (SDP), Software Requirements Document (SRD), and related
deliverables, delegating detailed authorship to subsystem leads.
Oversee the definition of system/software/firmware architecture
within the MBSE environment, ensuring compliance with Government
Reference Architecture, MOSA, and open standards. Ensure
requirements traceability across architecture, design, code, and
test artifacts. Conduct and lead In-Process Reviews (IPRs) using
digital models every two months. Collaborate with subsystem leads
for missile, launcher, and prototype integration activities,
including Underwater Launch Testing (FY28). Maintain oversight of
integrated system performance models to evaluate trade-offs and
system effectiveness. Promote affordability, producibility, and
manufacturability considerations throughout the system lifecycle.
Provide technical leadership to ensure risk management,
configuration management, and quality assurance are aligned with
program goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in
systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a
related field. 12 years of experience in systems engineering,
digital engineering, or MBSE within aerospace or defense programs.
Proven experience leading system integration efforts involving
multiple subsystems. Extensive knowledge of MBSE tools (e.g.,
Cameo/MagicDraw, IBM DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys ModelCenter).
Familiarity with DoD standards such as DI-IPSC, DI-PSSS, DI-SESS,
and compliance frameworks like DO-178C. Demonstrated expertise with
Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) and open interface
standards (FACE, SOSA, OMS). Active DoD security clearance (or
ability to obtain). Desired Skills Strong leadership and team
collaboration skills with experience directing multidisciplinary
engineering teams. Proficiency in configuration/data management
tools (e.g., PTC Windchill, Teamcenter). Experience with
hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments and digital thread
integration. Ability to balance technical rigor with affordability
and schedule pressures in a government contracting environment.
Excellent communication skills for interfacing with government
stakeholders and subcontractors.
Keywords: Synovix, Inc., Birmingham , Lead Digital Systems Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Huntsville, Alabama
