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.

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join our team located in Englewood, CO. This position can also be in Boulder, CO or Herndon, VA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Supports design and development of space system, segment and satellite subsystem design, integration and test.Provides adaptable support to the systems engineering organization. Responsibilities may include direct program systems engineering support, proposal development, or support to internal development tasks.Perform analysis and decomposition of system, segment and subsystem requirements.Lead development of system requirements, ICDs and test plans/procedures.Collaborate with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary.Support program design and readiness reviews.Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems.Opportunities will arise to support internal development and new business opportunities.Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements. Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required. May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff. Performs other duties assigned.We offer a 9x80 work schedule where you will have every other Friday off.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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