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Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Englewood, Colorado

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Overview

General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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  • Analytical
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  • Problem Solver
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Job ID 48068BR Company General Atomics Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Job Title Spacecraft Systems Engineer City Englewood State Colorado Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $81,080 - $141,650

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 a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the design development and verification of new spacecraft design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support program requirement verification through the assembly, integration, and test process, including system-level test.
  • Perform analysis and decomposition of system, segment and subsystem requirements.
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
  • Provide documentation and make technical presentations as required.
  • Support program design and readiness reviews.
  • May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects.
  • Establish collaborative working relationships with peers to ensure synergy across space, ground, and launch segments.
  • Provide proactive and pragmatic Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) design and interfaces to ensure mission requirements are satisfied by SV design.
    • Develop FDIR test scenarios and support test plan and procedure development to ensure SV FDIR design is fully tested.
    • Prepare systems engineering and FDIR design artifacts.
  • Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to define and inform mission and spacecraft architecture. System Engineering work products may include:
    • CONOPS
    • System Architecture
    • Requirements and Interface Control Documents
    • Mission and System Analysis
    • Trade Studies
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Prior space domain experience which may include space vehicles or satellite ground systems is desirable.
  • Experience working on an Integrated Product Team.
  • Must have active DOD Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
  • 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 test and verification activities, which may occasionally be scheduled outside of standard business hours, including weekends.

Salary:$81,080 - $141,650
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Top Secret
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”
– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer
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“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”
– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer
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“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”
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“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”
– John, Staff Engineer

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