Engineer V

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.

General Atomics is looking for a Systems Engineer with a discipline focus in Electrical Engineering for Space EO/IR Payload efforts within our Optical Sensor System Group in Acton, MA. The Systems Engineer is responsible for the technical strategy and technical execution of space payload programs. This includes all phases of development from pre-award concept development, initial architecture and development of interfaces and component requirements through design, testing and verification, production support, and on orbit operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Application of electro-optical and infrared remote sensing system knowledge to develop and refine space payload system architectures for weather, earth science, missile defense, ISR, or other space sensing missions
• Experience with space qualified design, development, integration and test of electronics and electrical components used in space environments requiring radiation hardening, thermal and power constraints, etc.
• Support payload concept development, system architecture development, system and subsystem requirements development, systems analysis and trade studies, and systems modeling and simulation
• Organize and review technical efforts, documentation, and deliverables on payload contracts in conjunction with program management staff.
• Provide guidance on program risks/opportunities
• Responsible for program technical issue resolution, ensures root cause is identified and corrective actions are executed
• Experience incorporating and interfacing with various imaging sensors including CCDs, CMOS, and other detectors used in electro-optical payloads from visible through long wave infrared wavelengths
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC/ESD design and test requirements for aerospace hardware including spacecraft level grounding and electrical interface control definitions.
• Acts as a key member of the GA IPT managing requirements and issue resolution for electronics component subcontracts
• Provides electrical inputs and ICD controls for our Prime contracts

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply

• 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.
• Experience with key elements of the design, assembly, test, and operation of EO/IR space sensors.
• Strong multi-disciplinary technical breadth in Space Systems and Ground Test Domain
• Specialized experience including the use of structured analysis, design methodologies and/or design tools in the development and implementation of large projects and experience leading EO/IR sensor assembly, integration, and test teams.
• Creative problem solver who demonstrates a broad ranging technical skillset
• Able to present results and communicate with customers and senior management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required (Current clearance highly desired)