Systems Engineer- Digital Engineer

About this role

Position Description – Systems Engineer / Digital Engineer

Powell Consulting Group (PCG) supports the Office of the Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OSW R&E) in ensuring the Department of War has the research, engineering, and technical capabilities required to define, develop, test, field, operate, and sustain advanced warfighting capabilities across the acquisition life cycle. OSW R&E develops and implements engineering policy, strengthens workforce capability and capacity, and engages with DoW Components, industry, academia, and international partners to advance innovation, digital transformation, and mission effectiveness.

PCG seeks a motivated Systems Engineer / Digital Engineer to support the Digital Engineering, Modeling and Simulation (DEM&S) office within OSW R&E. The successful candidate will provide technical, analytical, and programmatic support to Digital Engineering initiatives across the Department of War.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related technical discipline.

5–10 years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related technical field.

Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies using tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Cameo Systems Architect, MagicDraw, or equivalent.

Working knowledge of UAF, DoDAF, UML, and SysML.

Experience supporting defense acquisition, systems engineering, research and development, or related mission areas within government, military, industry, or contractor environments.

Ability to analyze technical information and develop recommendations for government leadership.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Experience supporting meetings, working groups, technical reviews, and senior-level briefings.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Current Active Top Secret Clearance required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting Digital Engineering, Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, or Acquisition Transformation initiatives.

Familiarity with Digital Engineering concepts including digital threads, digital twins, ontologies, and semantic interoperability.

Experience in manufacturing engineering environments and digital manufacturing initiatives.

Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, simulation, or analysis.

Familiarity with SysML v2 and emerging MBSE standards.

Experience developing dashboards, data visualizations, and executive-level briefing materials.

Experience coordinating activities across government, industry, and academic stakeholders.

Knowledge of Department of War acquisition processes, requirements development, and systems engineering policy.

Experience with Artificial Intelligence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office applications.