Senior Systems Engineer, Space – TS/SCI Clearance, On-Site

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the United States Space Force and its mission-critical space operations.

In this role, you will support the Space Force Program Acquisition Executive for Infrastructure (SFPAE-I) and Space Systems Command's System Delta 81, providing senior-level systems engineering expertise to advance the development, acquisition, integration, and sustainment of critical capabilities supporting USSF

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 15+ years of DoD experience in systems engineering, RDT&E, acquisition, or related programs.
• Experience with SPOs/PMOs delivering systems to SPOs/PMOs.
• Extensive RDT&E and test/training materiel systems experience.
• Experience deploying and sustaining space test and training materiel systems.
• Knowledge of SE principles across lifecycle activities.
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Familiarity with JCIDS/DoDAF processes and artifacts.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work on-site.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Top Secret clearance

DoD experience

systems engineering

requirements management

architecture

Education

Master of Science in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

DoDAF/JCIDS

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the United States Space Force and its mission-critical space operations.

In this role, you will support the Space Force Program Acquisition Executive for Infrastructure (SFPAE-I) and Space Systems Command's System Delta 81, providing senior-level systems engineering expertise to advance the development, acquisition, integration, and sustainment of critical capabilities supporting USSF