Engineering Intern

ABOUT SYSTEM STRATEGY, INC

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Engineering Intern will provide support in systems engineering and analysis for complex systems development. Collaborate and build trusting relationships with SSI colleagues 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. Study Systems Engineering best practices to improve program performance. Support modeling complex systems and and how to apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods. Learn to read and use 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. 

   INITIAL ENGAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply model-based systems engineering methods for systems and enterprise architecture development
  
• 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 within the SSI team for internal projects
• Collaborate closely with SSI team members to learn and improve best practices
  
• Generate reports, capability briefings, plans, and other required products

   QUALIFICATIONS

    Basic Qualifications/Requirements

• 0 - 5+ years of engineering experience
• Interest in  engineering or another STEM discipline
• Desire to build analytical and synthetical problem-solving skills
• US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  
• Strong technical and information systems skills and comfortable taking on new challenges

    Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing a STEM undergraduate degree
• Knowledge of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and Object Management Group (OMG) 
  
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, MagicDraw/Cameo, Windchill, Teamcenter, DOORs, and other software tools

HOW TO APPLY

    Please send resumes and cover letters to:

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