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.

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems. 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 to add a Systems Integration & Test Lead to support a small satellite development program. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the successful integration and verification of GA-EMS developed SV constellations with their associated ground and launch systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Integration & Test lead engineer responsible for:
  • Leading Systems Integration & Test development across programs to ensure system and segment level verification & validation plans meet program statement of work, CDRLs, and requirements.
  • Define test architecture, test tools and support equipment required for conduct of system-level testing.
  • Lead development of system end-to-end test plans and procedures, support development of segment test plans and procedures.
  • Support development of system and segment test scenarios, and support test plan and procedure development to ensure system design is fully verified.
  • Support customer engagements and related engineering mission architecture and analysis products to shape the verification effort at the mission level and provide guidance at lower levels of abstraction.
• Collaborate with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary.
• Establish collaborative work relationships with peers to ensure integration & test synergy across space, ground, and launch.
• 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
• Contributes to conduct of program design and readiness reviews.
• Hands on experience with SV AI&T, including environmental testing, is desired.
• 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.
• Must have prior experience in space domain and satellite segment design.
• Prior experience as a verification lead or technical lead strongly desired.
• Must have active TS 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.
• Must be able to work extended hours or weekends, as required, during SV test events

Salary:$105,890 - $189,545