Systems Engineer

Driven to revolutionize innovation, System Strategy, Inc. (SSI) helps clients conceptualize and design for the deep interdependencies inherent in today’s cyber-physical systems.

We balance the art and science of systems engineering to creatively and digitally transform design and development.

We provide leading expertise in digital design, model based systems engineering (MBSE), analytics, and management consulting.

System Strategy, Inc. (SSI) is a privately held professional services firm headquartered in Metro Detroit.

Our engagements include small to large Fortune 500 businesses as well as the government.

The Systems Engineer will provide support in systems engineering and analysis for complex systems development.

Collaborate and build trusting relationships with clients through delivery excellence.

Contribute to team activities across life cycle systems engineering processes from stakeholder needs through validation.

Analyzes complex systems, processes, and organizational architectures to improve development activities and outcomes.

Assesses current state and collaborate with team members to provide high-value solutions.

Research best practices for integration and tailoring to improve program performance.

Models complex systems and leads the evolution of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods.

Performs literature reviews and captures Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in models using relevant modeling language(s) (SysML, UML, BPMN, Graphs, et al.).

Facilitate shared human understanding and organizational learning through proficient communication, professional development, and delivery excellence.

• Apply model-based systems engineering methods to systems and enterprise architecture development
• Help propagate model-based methods as an MBSE catalyst
• Capture documented knowledge and programmatic plans in system models
• Capture knowledge of SMEs and team members in system models including assumptions, rationale, requirements, and decisions
• Support modeling activities including platform and reference architecture development
• Collaborate closely with SSI and client team members in sharing best practices and intellectual property
• Articulate complex concepts and methods clearly to peers and leaders
• Generate reports, capability briefings, plans, and other required products

• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another STEM discipline
• Excellent analytical and synthetical problem-solving skills
• US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Proficient written and oral communicator with proven ability to influence key outcomes
• Knowledgeable in development and acquisition processes (Automotive, Defense or other)
• Exceptional computer skills and experience with modeling languages such as UML, SysML, and BPMN

• Automotive or robotic control systems experience, modeling of system behaviors and functional safety
• Object Management Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP)
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification (ASEP, CSEP or ESEP)
• Previous use of engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, MagicDraw/Cameo, Windchill, Teamcenter, DOORs, and others

Please send resumes and cover letters to:

• Troy Peterson, Vice President System Strategy, Inc.
• Selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation