General Atomics-posted 3 months ago
$105,890 - $189,545/Yr
Englewood, CO
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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 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.
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's 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 bachelor's degree, seven or more years of experience with a master's degree, or four or more years with a PhD.
  • 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.
  • Salary: $105,890 - $189,545
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