Engineer VIII

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 for a Sr. Space Mission Architect to lead the technical definition and integration of our space systems. In this role the Space Mission Architect will be responsible for conceiving, designing, and planning complex space missions including space and ground elements, and coordinating with Strategic Development efforts to focus product development on emergent missions and determine industry partners. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead technical solutions for new business pursuits ensuring that space system architectures achieve customer mission requirements.Lead recurring meetings to establish cross architecture level trade studies and developing common interoperable solutions across the various mission space.Develop partnerships with payload providers to deliver cutting edge capabilities and new technologies to our customers.Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.Establish collaborative work relationships with peers to ensure synergy across space, ground, and launch.Lead and/or contribute to the conduct of program design and readiness reviews throughout the full lifecycle of complex systems.Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, or similar, to generate and inform mission architectures. Products may include:System Architecture development of complex systems and CONOPS developmentSystem Trade studies and/or System modelingRequirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) developmentSystem Integration, Test and/or VerificationDesign reviews, milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, PSRWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.