Engineer V

Job Summary

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 Ground Segment and Mission Ops Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to support a small satellite development program. In this role, you’ll lead the Ground IPT, driving mission success while managing cost and schedule execution for the ground segment and mission operations design efforts.

• 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.

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

• 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.
• Prior experience as an IPT lead or technical lead strongly desired.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Familiar with Cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure, networking and cyber security.
• Familiarity with the following tools is desired:
  Cameo, Magic Draw, DOORS, STK, 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.
• 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.

Job #: 51484

Job Category:
Engineering

Travel Percentage

Required:

0% – 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary

State:
Colorado

Clearance Level: Top Secret (SCI access eligible)

Pay Range Low: 105,890

City:
Englewood

Clearance Required?:
Desired

Pay Range High: 189,545

Recruitment Posting

Title:

Ground Segment and Mission Ops IPT Lead

US Citizenship Required?:
Yes

Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:
Yes

Workstyle:
Onsite