Senior Systems Engineer, Space Systems — OTDI Mission Support

Galapagos Federal Systems; Florida; On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the US Space Force OTTI and Space Systems Command. The role focuses on development, integration, and sustainment of advanced test and training capabilities to enhance USSF readiness in a fast-paced DoD environment.

Ideal candidates will have deep SE expertise, strong communication, and a proven track record across RDT&E, verification, and ICD lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 10+ years of DoD experience in systems engineering, RDT&E, acquisition, or related programs.
• Experience with SPOs/PMOs delivering system capabilities.
• Experience with RDT&E and test/training materiel systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and concept exploration.
• Perform DRM engineering and system analysis.
• Develop CONOPS to support mission requirements.
• Manage system requirements, ICDs, verification plans, and validation activities.

Skills

Top Secret clearance with SCI

10+ years DoD experience

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

JCIDS/DoDAF

Space system disciplines

Requirements engineering

On-site work with travel up to 25%

Education

BS in Systems Engineering (required)

MS/ME/MA preferred

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the US Space Force OTTI and Space Systems Command. The role focuses on development, integration, and sustainment of advanced test and training capabilities to enhance USSF readiness in a fast-paced DoD environment.

Ideal candidates will have deep SE expertise, strong communication, and a proven track record across RDT&E, verification, and ICD lifecycles.