Digital Twin & Digital Engineering (MBSE) Next-Gen Technology Engineer

Digital Twin & Digital Engineering (MBSE) - Next-Gen Technology Engineer

Within Peratons Space and Intel sector there is an immediate need for a Digital Twin & Digital Engineering emergent technologistto lead our digital engineering transformation initiatives across the US Intelligence and Space Community portfolio. This is afull-time on-site positionbased in Reston Virginia with flexibility to travel to customer sites for classified and non-classified solution activities.

As a Next-Gen Technology Engineer (NTE) reporting directly to the Sector CTO you will be the organizations authority on applying digital twin technologies and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices to solve complex mission challenges. You will identify where digital twins can deliver maximum valuefrom satellite operations to ground system optimization to mission planningand design solutions that transform how our customers develop operate and sustain critical systems.

This role is suited for professionals who combine expertise in the latest digital twin technologies with practical understanding of defense and space mission applications. You bring both the technical depth to architect sophisticated digital twin solutions and the mission awareness to ensure they deliver tangible operational value.

What youll do:

• Lead the design of digital twin solutions for government proposals identifying high-value applications across satellite systems ground infrastructure and mission operations
• Architect model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches that integrate with digital twin implementations to enable continuous system verification and validation
• Develop digital engineering strategies and roadmaps that guide customers from document-centric to model-centric development practices
• Apply simulation modeling andwhere appropriateAI-enhanced predictive capabilities to maximize digital twin value for operational decision-making
• Collaborate with business development capture teams and program managers to identify digital engineering opportunities and develop compelling technical solutions
• Infuse existing programs with digital twin and MBSE capabilities demonstrating value through pilot implementations and incremental adoption
• Mentor educate and/or train technical staff on digital engineering practices tools and methodologies building organizational capability beyond individual expertise
• Articulate digital twin solutions their benefits and implementation approaches to senior leadership customers and governance review boards
• Stay current on digital twin technologies standards (e.g. Digital Twin Consortium) and emerging applications in defense and space domains

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience with a BS/BA in Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or related field; OR 4 years of experience with a MS/MA in Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or related field; OR 2 years of experience with a PhD in a related field.
• This position requires the candidate to possess a minimum of Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in digital twin technologies architectures and implementation approaches
• Hands-on experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g. Cameo DOORS Teamcenter)
• Understanding of simulation and modeling techniques applicable to complex systems
• Experience applying digital engineering practices in defense space or intelligence community environments
• Knowledge of digital twin applications across system lifecycledesign development operations and sustainment
• Demonstrated experience identifying high-value digital twin applications and develop compelling ROI narratives
• Full-time on-site availability with ability to collaborate across engineering business development and program teams

Desired Qualifications:

• An active/currentTS/SCIis highly desired
• Experience with satellite system modeling space system simulation or ground system digital twins
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate digital engineering value propositions to diverse audiences
• Knowledge of AI/ML applications for digital twin enhancement predictive maintenance or anomaly detection
• Familiarity with digital thread concepts and integration of digital twins with PLM/ALM systems
• Experience with relevant tools such as MATLAB/Simulink Ansys or specialized digital twin platforms
• INCOSE certification (ASEP CSEP) or equivalent systems engineering credentials
• Experience contributing to proposals with digital engineering technical components
• Graduate coursework or research in digital twins MBSE or simulation engineering

Benefits:

At Peraton our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. Were fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement tuition assistance and fertility treatment we are there to support you all the way.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.