Senior Space Systems Engineer, TS/SCI Lead

Galapagos LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer L4 to lead a cohesive engineering team in the design, development, and implementation of advanced space systems. You will manage design, production, and testing while ensuring secure and efficient operation to meet project requirements.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in systems engineering or related space disciplines, with strong leadership, risk management, and program execution experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline required.
• Master’s degree and PMP/DoD certifications preferred.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering across design, development, integration, and testing of space systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, develop system specifications, and align with mission objectives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive system and test plans with the user community.

Skills

Systems engineering

Space systems

Program management

Risk management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PMP certification

DoD Certifications

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer L4 to lead a cohesive engineering team in the design, development, and implementation of advanced space systems. You will manage design, production, and testing while ensuring secure and efficient operation to meet project requirements.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in systems engineering or related space disciplines, with strong leadership, risk management, and program execution experience.