Systems Engineer

Overview Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a qualified Systems Engineer Level 2 to support the United States Space Force (USSF) 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, contributing to the development, acquisition, integration, and sustainment of advanced capabilities that strengthen USSF readiness and operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a technically skilled and mission-focused professional who combines systems engineering expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to deliver results in a fast-paced DoD environment.

The Systems Engineer will:

• Conduct feasibility studies and concept exploration to evaluate potential system and capability solutions
• Support Design Reference Mission (DRM) engineering and associated system analysis activities
• Develop and refine Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) to support mission and operational requirements
• Develop and manage system requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), verification plans, system validation activities, and operational support requirements
• Perform change management and technical analysis to assess impacts to system requirements, interfaces, schedules, and program objectives
• Assess, align, and integrate Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities with technical efforts across SFPAE-I and System Delta 81 (SYD 81)
• Support systems engineering activities throughout Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), integration, fielding, and sustainment
• Collaborate with government, engineering, acquisition, and program stakeholders to support successful system and capability delivery

Skills and Experience

The Systems Engineer must have:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• 5+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) experience supporting systems engineering, acquisition, RDT&E, or related technical programs
• Experience supporting System Program Offices (SPOs), Program Management Offices (PMOs), or the delivery of systems and capabilities to SPOs/PMOs
• Demonstrated experience with Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and test and training materiel systems
• Experience supporting the deployment, integration, operation and sustainment of space test and training materiel systems
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering (SE) principles and processes, including practical application to system RDT&E, integration, and fielding
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
• Working knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) processes and artifacts
• Experience in one or more relevant space technology domains, such as space system architectures, satellite and ground segment design, electro‑optical/infrared (EO/IR) and radio frequency (RF) sensors, astrodynamics, propulsion, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), space data communications, or Space Battle Management and Control
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site and travel up to 25%, as required to support program needs

Education and Certifications

The Systems Engineer must meet the following:

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Systems Engineering or a related engineering field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Software, etc.)
• Degrees in other Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) fields may be considered with substantial, relevant professional experience
• Degrees in other STEM fields may also be considered with significant, relevant professional experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life…