Ground Segment and Mission Ops IPT Lead

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 to add a Ground Segment and Mission Ops Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead support a small satellite development program. In this role, you'll lead the Ground IPT, driving mission success while managing cost and schedule execution for the ground segment and mission operations design efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for technical, cost and schedule execution of the program's Ground IPT.
  • Ensures all IPT work products are produced in accordance with the project plan to satisfy the customer requirements.
  • Ensures all IPT work product are completed on cost and schedule.
  • Define IMS tasks required to complete IPT scope of work to achieve program milestones.
  • Control account manager for assigned control accounts.
• Provide technical oversight and direction of the IPT for assigned program.
• Responsible for external stakeholder engagement for IPT's scope of work frequently collaborating with customers, subcontractors and mission partners.
• Using traditional and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches lead and contribute to the development all SE work products which may include:
  • CONOPS
  • System Architecture
  • Requirements and Interface Control Documents
  • Mission and System Analysis
  • Trade Studies
• Ensure plans are in place for ground segment requirement verification through the assembly, integration, and test process, including system-level test.
• Contributes to conduct of program design and readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and scheduling issues and ensure alignment with overall program objectives.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline development teams to ensure development plans align with operational needs.
• Support the preparation, review, and approval of cost and resource estimates for proposals and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) related to mission operations activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

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

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.
• Must have prior experience in space domain and ground segment design.
• Prior experience as an IPT lead or technical lead strongly desired.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Familiar with Cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure, networking and cyber security.
• Familiarity with the following tools is desired: Cameo, Magic Draw, DOORS, STK, Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems. Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Must be able to work extended or outside of core hours and support extended travel to support launch and early operations activities.
• Must have active TS clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance.