Senior Space Systems Engineer - OTTI/USSF (TS/SCI Eligible)

Galapagos Federal Systems; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Military Differential

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Federal Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support USSF missions, OTTI IPO, and Space Systems Command's System Delta 81. You will help develop, integrate, and sustain advanced test and training capabilities in a fast-paced DoD environment.

The role emphasizes systems engineering expertise, strong communication, and mission focus to deliver reliable system solutions across life-cycle activities, from concept through fielding.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 10+ years of DoD experience in systems engineering, RDT&E, or related programs.
• Experience with SPOs/PMOs or delivering to SPOs/PMOs.
• Experience with RDT&E and test/train materiel systems.
• Deployment, integration, operation, and sustainment of space test and training materiel systems.
• Strong SE principles for RDT&E, integration, and fielding.
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Knowledge of JCIDS and DoDAF processes and artifacts.
• Experience across space technology disciplines (space architectures, EO/IR, RF, GNC, etc.).
• Willingness to work on-site full-time and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and concept exploration to evaluate system and capability solutions.
• Perform DRM engineering and system analysis.
• Develop and refine CONOPS to support mission and operational requirements.
• Develop and manage system requirements, ICDs, verification plans, system validation activities, and operational support requirements.
• Perform change management and technical analysis to assess impacts to system requirements, interfaces, and program objectives.
• Align PPBE activities with technical efforts supporting OTTI.
• Support SE activities throughout RDT&E, integration, fielding, and sustainment.
• Collaborate with government, engineering, acquisition, and program stakeholders to support successful system and capability delivery.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

10+ Years DoD Exp

SPO/PMO experience

RDT&E experience

Space systems knowledge

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

JCIDS/DoDAF knowledge

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering

STEM degree with relevant experience

Master's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support USSF missions, OTTI IPO, and Space Systems Command's System Delta 81. You will help develop, integrate, and sustain advanced test and training capabilities in a fast-paced DoD environment.

The role emphasizes systems engineering expertise, strong communication, and mission focus to deliver reliable system solutions across life-cycle activities, from concept through fielding.