Systems Engineer

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Washington, DC

2d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the Systems Engineer position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success. The ideal candidate will analyze mission and user requirements, develop system requirements specifications, and lead the design, integration, and implementation of complex IT and mission systems. This role provides technical leadership across the systems engineering lifecycle to ensure solutions meet operational, technical, and security requirements in classified and unclassified environments. The Systems Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders, program leadership, and technical teams, ensuring the technical integrity of deliverables and successful integration of new capabilities into ongoing operations.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
8+ years of experience performing systems engineering in Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
Strong knowledge of Systems engineering lifecycle (SELC) processes, Requirements analysis and traceability, and System architecture and design methodologies
Experience developing System requirements specifications, Architecture and design documentation, and Integration and test plans
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating engineering efforts across multiple functional areas
Experience integrating complex systems into operational environments
Familiarity with enterprise platforms and technologies, including Linux and UNIX operating systems, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or other cloud platforms
Experience supporting Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) or other Intelligence Community systems
Familiarity with system integration, validation, and test environments
Ability to support on-call or after-hours operations as required
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Must be compliant with DoD 8140 education and certification requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ CE
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Microsoft Azure certifications
INCOSE Systems Engineering certifications (ASEP/CSEP)

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements, CONOPS documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications
Analyze system requirements and lead system design and development activities
Guide users in requirements formulation, recommend alternative technical approaches, and conduct feasibility studies
Provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, system design, and technology solutions
Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into existing operational environments
Develop and maintain system architecture and system design documentation
Guide system development and implementation planning, including Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), System Integration and Test Plans
Interface with government stakeholders regarding systems engineering technical considerations, risks, and issues
Ensure the technical integrity of work products and deliverables within the systems engineering scope
Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to Program personnel, Government overseers, Senior executives
Provide Tier 3 technical support for Linux, UNIX, Microsoft/Azure, AWS, and other enterprise systems, as required
Support compliance with DoD cybersecurity, engineering, and operational standards