Senior Space Systems Engineer SME | Space Force

Galapagos LLC.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Parental leave

Military differential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC seeks an experienced Systems Engineer SME to support US Space Force missions, delivering senior-level SE to advance development, integration, and sustainment of critical capabilities.

The ideal candidate will combine deep SE expertise with strategic insight and strong communication in a fast-paced DoD environment, and be able to work on-site with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 15+ years of DoD systems engineering experience.
• Experience with SPOs/PMOs and system delivery to SPOs/PMOs.
• Extensive RDT&E and test/training materiel systems experience.
• Knowledge of SE principles for RDT&E, integration, fielding and lifecycle activities.
• Experience with JCIDS/DoDAF processes and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and concept exploration for advanced system solutions.
• Perform DRM engineering and mission-level systems analysis.
• Develop CONOPS to support mission and system requirements.
• Develop and manage system requirements, ICDs, verification plans, and validation activities.
• Provide guidance to government and program leadership for system delivery.
• Coordinate PPBE activities with technical programs across SFPAE-I and SYD 81.

Skills

DoD experience

Systems Engineering

Top Secret/SCI eligible

SysML

Cameo Systems Modeler

JCIDS/DoDAF knowledge

Education

MS in Systems Engineering

STEM degree considered

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC seeks an experienced Systems Engineer SME to support US Space Force missions, delivering senior-level SE to advance development, integration, and sustainment of critical capabilities.

The ideal candidate will combine deep SE expertise with strategic insight and strong communication in a fast-paced DoD environment, and be able to work on-site with up to 25% travel.