General Atomics · 1 day ago
Satellite Electrical Ground Support Equipment Engineer
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGeneral Atomics is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a highly experienced Satellite EGSE Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate Electrical Ground Support Equipment for satellite test and verification campaigns.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Tara Vincent, CSSR🛰️
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) to support satellite system testing, including Power, TM/TC, RF, and custom test interface hardware
Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, electrical test racks, cabling, and interface panels for spacecraft and subsystem-level testing
Define EGSE requirements in coordination with spacecraft electrical and system engineers to ensure compatibility with satellite interfaces and mission needs
Support the development and validation of test scripts, procedures, and test automation tools for functional, environmental, and acceptance testing
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate and verify test equipment software with hardware platforms
Maintain detailed technical documentation, including test configurations, interface control documents (ICDs), and equipment validation reports
Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews (TRRs), and formal sell-off campaigns with internal stakeholders and customers
Troubleshoot and resolve test equipment anomalies and spacecraft interface issues during I&T operations
Evaluate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) test equipment and integrate where applicable to enhance EGSE capabilities
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians involved in EGSE assembly and operations
Ensure EGSE compliance with EMC/ESD, safety, and cleanroom standards relevant to space hardware testing
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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Hands-on experience designing and integrating EGSE or spacecraft test equipment
Strong background in electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, signal generators)
Familiarity with satellite bus interfaces (1553, CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422/485, LVDS, discrete I/O)
Experience with scripting languages and test automation frameworks
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and system-level issues during test campaigns
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and test facility personnel
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative test team under tight schedules and in high-stakes environments
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required. Active and current TS/SCI clearance desired
Preferred
Experience with test automation platforms
Knowledge of satellite systems engineering and AI&T processes
Use of electrical CAD tools such as Altium Designer for EGSE board or cable design
Understanding of environmental test systems and spacecraft ground handling equipment
Experience working in cleanroom and controlled lab environments
Familiarity with configuration management and version control tools (Atlassian Suite, Git)
Experience with test data management systems and databases
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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