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General Atomics and Affiliated Companies Space Systems Simulation Lead in Englewood, Colorado
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 lead engineer to oversee the design, implementation, integration, and testing of our hardware-in-the-loop simulation tools. The ideal candidate possesses a background that combines expertise in hardware and software design, along with system integration experience, to develop simulator solutions tailored for space system development and operations. This position is located on-site at the GA-EMS facility in Englewood, CO.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead HWIL development across programs to ensure satellite simulation tools and development plans meet program requirements.
Establish collaborative work relationships with peers supporting HWIL development at other sites to increase reuse and interoperability of tools across SV product lines.
Responsible for development and implementation of hardware and software satellite simulation tools through all stages of design integration, test and operations.
Develop requirements for hardware and software simulation and test tools.
Develop engineering drawings to capture test hardware simulator designs and configurations.
Lead effort to complete integration and test of spacecraft simulation tools, coordinating across manufacturing and test engineering departments to accomplish test objectives.
Responsible for delivery and training of spacecraft simulation tools to customer or payload provider organizations.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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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.
Demonstrated ability to translate requirements into design solutions.
Prior space domain experience which may include space vehicles or satellite ground systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance is required
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 work extended or off-nominal hours to support pre-scheduled integration and test events.
Able to travel to other GA-EMS locations or customer sites, as required. Typically, <10%.
Salary: $105,890 - $189,545 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Yes Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.