General Atomics · 1 week ago
Space Vehicle IPT Lead Engineer
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $209K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Space Vehicle IPT Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of satellite systems, ensuring compliance and coordination across teams and external partners.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Integrated product team (IPT) lead responsible for technical oversight, direction and hands on design to develop, and integrate the space vehicle design
Ensures end-to-end space vehicle is designed, integrated and tested to support program requirements
Leads development, maintenance and modification of the space vehicle layout and subsystem integration using Solidworks design tools
Leads and participates in system level trades to ensure the vehicle design meets all physical, mechanical and environmental requirements while accommodating the required payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications and attitude control system requirements
Defines structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental design and integration requirements and its constituent assemblies and components including both flight and non-flight (GSE) hardware
Support program design and readiness reviews
Liaise with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary
Formulate and maintain development plans and schedule inputs as execution occurs
Develop Basis of Estimates for assigned program tasks and proposals
Communicates development status, generates relevant metrics to monitor development progress
Provide schedule status, ETC and variance inputs to cost account managers
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
Qualification
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
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables
Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be able to work extended hours as required and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
Must have at least: 6 years of spacecraft or space system design experience
Must have at least: 3 years of experience in leading technical teams
Great interpersonal skills working in a team environment
Demonstrated systems engineering experience in the entire lifecycle
Experience preparing for and presenting at customer reviews
Experience in risk management and earned value management
Experience in schedule development using Microsoft project
Experience using Solidworks or other 3D computer aided design software
Familiarity with agile design processes
A current Top-Secret/ SCI DoD Clearance is required
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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