Senior Space Systems Engineer SME

Honu Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Military Differential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer SME to support the US Space Force missions. You will provide senior-level SE expertise for infrastructure programs, moving from concept exploration through system integration, testing, and fielding in a fast-paced DoD environment.

The role requires extensive DoD SE experience, space systems knowledge, and the ability to work on-site with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 15+ years of DoD experience in systems engineering, RDT&E, acquisition, or related programs.
• Experience delivering to SPOs/PMOs and system/capability delivery.
• Extensive RDT&E, test, and training materiel systems experience.
• Deployment, integration, operation, and sustainment of space test/training materiel systems.
• Advanced SE principles and lifecycle processes expertise.
• Experience with Cameo SysModeler and SysML.
• Familiar with JCIDS and DoDAF artifacts.
• Knowledge across space architectures, EO/IR/RF sensors, GNC, and space data comms.
• Willingness to work on-site full-time and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and concept exploration for advanced system solutions.
• Perform DRM engineering and mission-level systems analysis.
• Develop CONOPS to support mission requirements.
• Lead development and management of system requirements, ICDs, verification plans, validation activities, and operational support.
• Perform change management, impact analysis, and technical assessments.
• Align PPBE activities with technical efforts across SFPAE-I and SYD 81.
• Provide senior SE guidance throughout RDT&E and sustainment phases.
• Advise government and leadership on system and capability delivery.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

15+ years DoD

SPO/PMO experience

RDT&E experience

Space systems experience

Systems Engineering

Cameo SysML

JCIDS/DoDAF

Space tech disciplines

On-site travel 25%

Education

MS in SE

Engineering/ STEM degree

Significant professional experience

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer SME to support the US Space Force missions. You will provide senior-level SE expertise for infrastructure programs, moving from concept exploration through system integration, testing, and fielding in a fast-paced DoD environment.

The role requires extensive DoD SE experience, space systems knowledge, and the ability to work on-site with up to 25% travel.