Job Description

Job Summary

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 - Software for Space EO/IR Payload efforts within our Optical Sensor System Group in Acton, MA. The Systems Engineer - Software 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 associated with the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of EO/IR Payload systems with complex hardware/software attributes
• 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
• Decompose system requirements to software requirements
• Support translation of architecture to ICD’s and support ICD updates/maintenance
• Support Cybersecurity requirements, plan, RTVM, etc.
• Work with AI&T team on software validation plan and software tests
• Acts as a key member of the GA IPT managing requirements and issue resolution for software subcontracts
• Provides software inputs and ICD controls for our Prime contracts
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)

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.
• 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)
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Real Time Operating Systems, embedded systems, Linux, Microsoft Windows, IP communications and networking is desired.
• Familiarity with GIT.
• Demonstrated experience on satellite software products or safety critical software is an advantage.
• Familiarity with all aspects of the satellite system life cycle is desired