General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Systems Engineer, Electrical

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $110K — $130K *
Acton, MA 01720In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field with significant experience in the industry
  • Minimum 4-9 years of relevant engineering experience depending on degree level
  • Strong background with EO/IR space sensor design, assembly, and testing
  • Demonstrated experience with structured analysis and design methodologies
  • Proven experience leading teams in EO/IR sensor integration and test
  • Effective communicator with the ability to engage with customers and management
  • Eligibility to obtain a DoD security clearance is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine system architectures for space payload missions
  • Design, integrate, and test electrical components for space environments
  • Support payload concept and system architecture development
  • Organize and review technical documentation for payload contracts
  • Identify and manage program risks along with opportunities
  • Resolve technical issues, ensuring root causes are addressed
  • Provide inputs for subcontract management and electrical interface controls

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology
  • Access to a collaborative team environment
  • Involvement in diverse mission systems including weather and missile defense
  • Exposure to high-profile contracts in the aerospace sector
  • Possibility of contributing to leading-edge research in EO/IR systems
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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

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.
  • 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)

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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