General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Space Mechanical Chief Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $150K — $180K *
Englewood, CO 80112In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in engineering or related field, with 13-18 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven leadership in developing complex system engineering products.
  • Expertise in satellite constellation management and power systems.
  • Experience leading technical reviews and failure review boards.
  • Ability to navigate MDNAV development from LEO to XGEO environments.
  • Proficient in technical proposal content and mission development.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on team facilitation.
  • Customer-oriented with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Support cross-architecture trade studies and develop interoperable mission architectures.
  • Lead the analysis and resolution of engineering problems within the team.
  • Drive innovative IRAD programs for long-term mission development.
  • Integrate best practices across engineering processes for efficiency and standardization.
  • Conduct detailed feasibility studies and concept explorations.
  • Oversee mechanical proposal generation and white paper development.
  • Document and manage Interface Control Documents and logistics programs.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for innovation.
  • Cutting-edge technology involvement in space missions.
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive of work-life balance with flexible working hours.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects with national significance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Space Mechanical Chief Engineer. This position will use your detailed knowledge/experience of spacecraft and payload development in closing difficult technical challenges. This role is part of the Space Mechanical Team and supports mechanical design, structural/dynamics, thermal, guidance navigation and controls, and propulsion system architecture.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support the development of cross architecture level trade studies and developing common interoperable architectures across the various mission space
  • Expertise in satellite bus design, autonomous systems, mission design, requirements development and verification, functional and environmental testing, and on-orbit operations
  • Support and lead the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems.
  • Lead new IRAD programs that support long term mission architectures
  • Recommend, develop, and integrate enterprise concepts and recommendations to capitalize on cross best practices, efficiencies and standardization
  • Independently perform challenging engineering work, document findings, communicate results, delivers technical presentations, and support test activities both on and off-site. Design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components and equipment.
  • Provide feasibility Studies and Concept Exploration
  • Lead mechanical proposal efforts and generation of white papers
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics and dynamics, as well as mechanical hardware design, fabrication techniques and test for space and military applications
  • Develop and configuration manage Interface Control Documents
  • Develop and document logistics goals, objectives, services, and programs, as well as the individual needs to meet mission requirements.

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; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
  • Experience leading teams in the development of complex enterprise level system engineering products and the integration of systems-of-systems.
  • Expertise in satellite constellation establishment, maintenance and contingency resolution; simulation of attitude control system dynamics, satellite power systems and space environmental effects
  • Experience in leading failure review boards and being technical reviewer on program design reviews
  • Experience in leading technical teams through difficult engineering challenges in a schedule critical environment
  • Experience with MDNAV development in LEO to XGEO environments
  • Expertise in Technical and Cost Proposal content, prototyping, and mission and CONOPs development
  • Strong writing, editing, analytical and team facilitation skills
  • Expertise in vehicle and payload instrument design, construction and calibration; mission data analysis
  • Ability to interact with senior department of defense and other government officials as well as defense contractors at all levels
  • Experience with test, analysis, and/or experimentation of space systems or military systems including space operations
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • A Top-Secret DoD Security Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS-SCI Clearance.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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