Apply on Employer Site

General Atomics · 16 hours ago

Ground Segment and Mission Ops IPT Lead

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems, focusing on satellite development programs. The Ground Segment and Mission Ops IPT Lead will manage cost and schedule execution for ground segment and mission operations design efforts, ensuring technical oversight and stakeholder engagement.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Tara Vincent, CSSR🛰️

Responsibilities

Accountable for technical, cost and schedule execution of the program’s Ground IPT

Ensures all IPT work products are produced in accordance with the project plan to satisfy the customer requirements

Ensures all IPT work product are completed on cost and schedule

Define IMS tasks required to complete IPT scope of work to achieve program milestones

Control account manager for assigned control accounts

Provide technical oversight and direction of the IPT for assigned program

Responsible for external stakeholder engagement for IPT’s scope of work frequently collaborating with customers, subcontractors and mission partners

Using traditional and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches lead and contribute to the development all SE work products which may include:

CONOPS

System Architecture

Requirements and Interface Control Documents

Mission and System Analysis

Trade Studies

Ensure plans are in place for ground segment requirement verification through the assembly, integration, and test process, including system-level test

Contributes to conduct of program design and readiness reviews

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and scheduling issues and ensure alignment with overall program objectives

Collaborate with multi-discipline development teams to ensure development plans align with operational needs

Support the preparation, review, and approval of cost and resource estimates for proposals and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) related to mission operations activities

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Ground segment designIPT leadershipCost Account ManagementCloud infrastructureModel-Based Systems EngineeringCameoDOORSSTKAtlassian toolsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsCustomer 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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have prior experience in space domain and ground segment design

At least 1 year of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

Familiar with Cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure, networking and cyber security

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

Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems. Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment

Must be able to work extended or outside of core hours and support extended travel to support launch and early operations activities

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