Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.

Our space systems team is looking for aSystem Integration Lab (SIL) Architect to oversee the design, implementation, integration, and testing of our hardware-in-the-loop simulation tools. The ideal candidate possesses a background that combines expertise in hardware and software design, along with system integration experience, to develop simulator solutions tailored for space system development and operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Space System Integration Lab Architect responsible for:

• Leading SIL development across programs to ensure program simulation hardware, and verification plans meet program statement of work, CDRLs, and requirements.
• Define SIL architecture, requirements, test tools, and support equipment required for conduct of SIL test activities through all stages of design integration, test and operations.
• Lead development of engineering drawings to capture test SIL designs and configurations.
• Identify and procure equipment, and coordinate the build, assembly, and installation of SIL equipment and harnesses.
• Support development of SIL test scenarios, and support test plan and procedure development to ensure requirements are fully verified.
• Responsible for delivery and training of spacecraft simulation tools to customer or payload provider organizations.
• Establish collaborative work relationships with peers to ensure synergy across space, ground, and launch.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to define and inform SIL architecture. SE work products may include:
  • CONOPS
  • System Architecture
  • Requirements and Interface Control Documents
  • Mission and System Analysis
  • Trade Studies
• Contributes to conduct of program design and readiness reviews.
• Opportunities will arise to support internal development and new business opportunities.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to translate program requirements into design solutions.
• Prior space domain experience which may include space vehicles or satellite ground systems.
• Familiarity with the following tools is desired: Cameo or Magic Draw, DOORS, Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence).
• 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.
• Able to support SIL test activities, which may occasionally be scheduled outside of standard business hours, including weekends.
• Must have active TS clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance.

Salary:$105,890 - $189,545