Engineer V

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.