Senior Space Systems Engineer - DoD RDT&E

Honu Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Military Differential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support USSF OTTI/IPO and Space Systems Command. You will contribute to development, integration, and sustainment of advanced test and training capabilities enhancing USSF readiness.

The role demands a TS clearance, 10+ years of DoD systems engineering experience, and the ability to work on-site with up to 25% travel, across RDT&E, SPecialized space systems, and DoDAF/JCIDS frameworks.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 10+ years of DoD experience in systems engineering, RDT&E, acquisition, or related programs.
• Experience supporting SPOs/PMOs or delivering to SPOs/PMOs.
• Experience with RDT&E and test/training materiel systems.
• Experience with space test and training materiel systems deployment and sustainment.
• Strong knowledge of SE principles and processes.
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Knowledge of JCIDS and DoDAF processes/artifacts.
• Experience across space tech disciplines (e.g., satellites, GNC, sensors).
• Ability to work full-time on-site and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and concept exploration for system solutions.
• Perform DRM engineering and system analyses.
• Develop CONOPS to support mission requirements.
• Manage system requirements, ICDs, verification plans, and validation.
• Perform change management and assess impacts on interfaces and program objectives.
• Align PPBE activities with technical efforts for OTTI.
• Support SE activities across RDT&E, integration, fielding, and sustainment.
• Collaborate with government, engineering, acquisition, and program stakeholders.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

DoD experience

Systems engineering

RDT&E experience

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

JCIDS/DoDAF knowledge

Space systems domain

Travel ability 25%

Vendor/PMO interaction

Education

BS in Systems Engineering or related field

MS/ME/MA preferred in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support USSF OTTI/IPO and Space Systems Command. You will contribute to development, integration, and sustainment of advanced test and training capabilities enhancing USSF readiness.

The role demands a TS clearance, 10+ years of DoD systems engineering experience, and the ability to work on-site with up to 25% travel, across RDT&E, SPecialized space systems, and DoDAF/JCIDS frameworks.