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General Atomics · 2 days ago

Sr. Space Mission Architect

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$141K/yr - $252K/yr

13+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems, focusing on innovative satellite solutions for various mission requirements. They are seeking a Sr. Space Mission Architect to lead the technical definition and integration of space systems, responsible for designing and planning complex space missions while coordinating with strategic development efforts.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Tara Vincent, CSSR🛰️

Responsibilities

Lead technical solutions for new business pursuits ensuring that space system architectures achieve customer mission requirements

Lead recurring meetings to establish cross architecture level trade studies and developing common interoperable solutions across the various mission space

Develop partnerships with payload providers to deliver cutting edge capabilities and new technologies to our customers

Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations

Establish collaborative work relationships with peers to ensure synergy across space, ground, and launch

Lead and/or contribute to the conduct of program design and readiness reviews throughout the full lifecycle of complex systems

Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, or similar, to generate and inform mission architectures. Products may include:

System Architecture development of complex systems and CONOPS development

System Trade studies and/or System modeling

Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development

System Integration, Test and/or Verification

Design reviews, milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, PSR

Qualification

Satellite constellation expertiseModel-Based Systems EngineeringSystem architecture developmentPayload instrument designMission data analysisLeadership interfaceCommunication skillsInterpersonal 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 teams in the development of complex enterprise level system engineering products and the integration of systems-of-systems

Expertise in satellite constellation establishment, maintenance and contingency resolution; simulation of attitude control system dynamics, satellite power systems and space environmental effects

Expertise in payload instrument design, construction and calibration; mission data analysis

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

Must have active Top Secret DoD clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance