General Atomics · 7 hours ago
Sr. Space Mission Architect
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $252K/yr
13+ years expGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures innovative electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. They are seeking a Sr. Space Mission Architect to lead the technical definition and integration of space systems, focusing on conceiving, designing, and planning complex space missions while coordinating with strategic development efforts.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
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
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 EnergyTechstars,Techstars Ventures
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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