Systems Architect / Digital Engineering Architect

About the Role

CIYIS is seeking an experienced Systems 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.