Systems Architect / Digital Engineering Architect
Required skills
- Digital Engineering
- MBSE
- Digital Thread
- Enterprise Architecture
- Systems Engineering
- Lifecycle Traceability
- API Strategy
- Architecture Modernization
- Engineering Transformation
- Repository Integration
Nice to have
- Cameo
- MagicDraw
- Sparx Enterprise Architect
- ARIS
- Windchill
- Codebeamer
Role summary
CIYIS is seeking an experienced Systems Architect / Digital Engineering Architect to lead enterprise Digital Engineering, MBSE, Digital Thread, and architecture modernization initiatives. The role involves designing and implementing future-state engineering ecosystems, connecting various lifecycle stages into a unified digital environment. Responsibilities include developing enterprise and solution architectures, defining integration strategies, supporting governance, evaluating technologies, and facilitating stakeholder workshops. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in systems architecture, digital engineering, enterprise architecture, and systems engineering, with at least 10 years of experience supporting engineering or product development organizations. Preferred candidates hold certifications like TOGAF, CSEP, or cloud architect credentials and are familiar with various engineering tools and platforms.
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.
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