General Atomics ยท 2 weeks ago
Spacecraft Manufacturing and Assembly Engineer
Centennial, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
9+ years expGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems for various applications. The Spacecraft Manufacturing and Assembly Engineer will support the manufacturing production process, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of efficient fabrication processes for spacecraft builds.
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Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and support the execution of space systems manufacturing activities by leading small teams of satellite manufacturing engineers and technicians in executing assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) procedures
Oversee cleanroom operations, including contamination control protocols, configuration of workstations/bays, procurement of equipment and tooling, and coordination with facilities personnel for periodic maintenance
Provide input to systems engineers and design engineers to enhance manufacturability of satellite components, subassemblies, and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), tooling, and fixturing
Provide input to test engineers to optimize module-level and/or spacecraft-level test plans
Review lift plans, packaging, handling, shipping, and transportation procedures
Implement ongoing process and facilities operations development, including training of technicians and certification of production facilities
Review and provide input for manufacturing bills of materials, manufacturing work instructions, routers, and technical or programmatic documentation related to space vehicle assembly, integration, and test
Develop innovative and practical solutions to technical barriers. Identify, investigate, analyze and resolve complex and non-routine manufacturing engineering issues to keep production moving on schedule
Represent the Space Systems Manufacturing Team as the primary technical interface with GA-EMS program management, customers, and/or government regulatory agencies. Presents status reports and technical information at recurring weekly or monthly engineering and manufacturing meetings, and/or quarterly program reviews
Understand all applicable process, procedures and provide continual input to improve and streamline those processes. Maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures, workmanship standards, best practices, and all applicable regulations
Travel up to 25% as needed to support manufacturing needs
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience
May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with experience in project leadership
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
Must be able to effectively use MS Office, specifically Excel and Project applications, to execute and track work activities
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
Able to work extended hours as required
Travel is required and operations are on a 9X80 schedule with every other Friday off
Preferred
Experience within Space Systems Industry highly desired
Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid, cryogenic, and optical systems is desired
Hands-on experience in assembly and integration of space vehicles in a cleanroom is a plus
Working knowledge of test equipment including Thermal Vac Chambers, Vibe Tables is a plus
MS Teams experience is desirable
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
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Wayne Solomon
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