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General Atomics · 2 days ago

Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide innovative solutions for the United States Government, focusing on spacecraft payload and system development, ground control software, and cyber capabilities.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Formulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards

Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates completed

Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle, represents the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects, interacts with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations, and participates in the development of new or expansion of existing business

Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems

Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s)

May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff

Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety

Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment

Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology

Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Performs other duties as assigned

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

System architectureOrbital dynamicsSpacecraft designRequirements trackingProject leadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsCustomer focused

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates a detailed and 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 some experience in project leadership

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Real-world experience with system architecture, requirements tracking, developing and tracking system budgets, and performing system-level analyses in support of trade studies

Extensive experience with orbital dynamics, attitude control systems, orbital visualization, and other spacecraft modelling tools

Understanding of principles for spacecraft design, build, test, and operation

Experience with CONOPS design and mission modeling

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

Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems

Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment

Able to work extended hours as required

US Citizenship is required as is the ability to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance