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General Atomics · 4 days ago

Chief Engineer Optical Space Payloads

Acton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $252K/yr

13+ years exp

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. They are looking for a Chief Engineer for Space EO/IR Payload efforts, responsible for the technical strategy and execution of space payload programs, overseeing all phases of development from concept to on orbit operations.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Application of electro-optical and infrared remote sensing system knowledge to develop and refine space payload system architectures for weather, earth science, missile defense, ISR, or other space sensing missions

Provide technical direction for all activities associated with the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of EO/IR Payload systems with complex hardware/software attributes

Support payload concept development, system architecture development, system and subsystem requirements development, systems analysis and trade studies, and systems modeling and simulation

Organize and review technical efforts, documentation, and deliverables on payload contracts in conjunction with program management staff

Technical authority for the program internally and main technical payload POC for the customer/stakeholders

Provide guidance on program risks/opportunities

Responsible for program technical issue resolution, ensures root cause is identified and corrective actions are executed

Provide mentorship to develop lower-level engineering staff into future SMEs

Qualification

EO/IR space payloadsSpace SystemsTechnical managementElectro-optical imagingRisk analysisTeam developmentDoD security clearanceCreative problem solverCommunication 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; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Experience leading the design, performance analysis, assembly, test, and operation of EO/IR space payloads

Strong multi-disciplinary technical breadth in Space Systems and Ground Test Domain

Specialized experience including the use of structured analysis, design methodologies and/or design tools in the development and implementation of large projects and experience leading EO/IR sensor assembly, integration, and test teams

Creative problem solver who demonstrates a broad ranging technical management and team development experience encompassing: Electro-optical multispectral and hyperspectral imaging sensors for space applications, Visible and Infrared Focal Plane Array technology, Process and system development, Failure and reliability engineering, Risk analysis and management

Able to present results and communicate with customers and senior management

Active DoD security clearance required