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.