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General Atomics · 2 days ago

Spacecraft Flight Sciences Engineering Team Lead

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. The Spacecraft Flight Sciences Engineering Team Lead will lead a team to develop engineering solutions for satellite development and orbital activities, focusing on innovative designs and complex technologies.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team to develop engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation, and resolution of routine engineering problems while fostering a collaborative team environment

Engage in the development and integration of spacecraft and payload systems, high-energy lasers, electro-optical systems, and other complex technologies

Ability to perform structural and dynamic analysis on components, spacecraft and launch vehicle systems

Analysis of gas/liquid propulsion monopropellant and bi-propellant components/subassemblies into gas and liquid propulsion subsystems

Lead the analysis and optimization of spacecraft fluid systems, with a focus on propulsion, slosh dynamics, plume impingement and aerophysics

Perform advanced simulations and modeling of fluid behavior in spacecraft environments, including zero-gravity, extreme temperature variations, and vacuum conditions

Experience with the design, analysis, build, and test of advanced space hardware. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to evaluate strength and dynamic capabilities

Conduct trades studies for sizing, specification and selection of spacecraft GNC hardware including reaction wheel and torque rod sizing, sensor noise and performance characteristics, redundancy and fault management

Lead architecture development of high fidelity GNC/attitude control algorithms

Establish, maintain and execute satellite altitude control simulation software

Analyze the stability and robustness of GNC algorithms using control theory and Monte Carlo simulations

Determines technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advanced technical engineering problems

Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring highly creative approaches, drawing on advanced engineering concepts

Hands-on work environment and high level of interaction with system components

Oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design

Support business development and lead IRAD planning and execution

Perform resource evaluation, development planning and performance reviews

Support tool evaluation and identify process gaps

Qualification

GNC designAnalysisStructural analysisThermal analysisPropulsion systemsCAD software proficiencyFEA software proficiencyTeam managementCommunication skillsProblem solvingCustomer-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

Experience in managing and leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams is required

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, enabling effective interface with other departments and professionals, representing the organization as a prime technical contact, and providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, 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 develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

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

Expertise in structural, thermal, propulsion, and GNC (guidance, navigation, and control) design and analysis is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Mechanical design experience is strongly preferred

Optical systems, flight systems, or military systems experience is highly desirable

Familiarity with space/launch environments is a plus

Knowledge of aluminum honeycomb panels is advantageous

Exposure to laboratory environments, including materials characterization, materials testing, vibration testing, and failure analysis, is preferred

Proficiency in CAD and FEA (finite element analysis) software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP, Thermal Desktop, STK, Monte, Basilisk is highly desirable

Experience with Matlab is helpful

A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invitations to present one or more original works at engineering symposiums are desirable