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General Atomics · 2 days ago

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the design development and verification of new spacecraft design, requiring collaboration and technical expertise in space systems engineering.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support program requirement verification through the assembly, integration, and test process, including system-level test

Perform analysis and decomposition of system, segment and subsystem requirements

Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements

Provide documentation and make technical presentations as required

Support program design and readiness reviews

May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects

Establish collaborative working relationships with peers to ensure synergy across space, ground, and launch segments

Provide proactive and pragmatic Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) design and interfaces to ensure mission requirements are satisfied by SV design

Develop FDIR test scenarios and support test plan and procedure development to ensure SV FDIR design is fully tested

Prepare systems engineering and FDIR design artifacts

Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to define and inform mission and spacecraft architecture. System Engineering work products may include: CONOPS, System Architecture, Requirements and Interface Control Documents, Mission and System Analysis, Trade Studies

Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Spacecraft Systems EngineeringModel-Based Systems EngineeringFault DetectionIsolationRecoverySpace domain experienceIntegrated Product Team experienceCameoMagic DrawDOORSAtlassian JIRAAtlassian ConfluenceLeadership interfaceTestVerification supportCommunication skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

Able to support test and verification activities, which may occasionally be scheduled outside of standard business hours, including weekends

Must have active DOD Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance