IPT Lead, Systems Engineering for Spacecraft Missions

General Atomics; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics (GA), a leading high‑tech systems company, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering IPT Lead for a small satellite development program. You will lead the SE IPT and be accountable for cost and schedule execution on the assigned program.

You will oversee MBSE activities, engage external stakeholders, and ensure IPT work products meet the project plan, requirements, and milestones. A DoD Top Secret/TS clearance is required, with potential TS/SCI access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline with 7+ years (PhD) or 10+ years (Masters) experience, substituteable by equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience in space domain and satellite segment design is required.
• Prior IPT or technical lead experience is strongly desired.
• Experience with MBSE approaches and cross‑functional leadership is expected.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for technical, cost and schedule execution of the Systems Engineering IPT.
• Provide technical oversight and direction for SE IPT members across multiple domains.
• Define IMS tasks and control accounts to meet program milestones.
• Engage with customers, subcontractors, and mission partners to ensure SOI adherence.

Skills

Systems Engineering

IPT Lead

MBSE

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Engineering

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

DOORS

STK

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

General Atomics (GA), a leading high‑tech systems company, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering IPT Lead for a small satellite development program. You will lead the SE IPT and be accountable for cost and schedule execution on the assigned program.

You will oversee MBSE activities, engage external stakeholders, and ensure IPT work products meet the project plan, requirements, and milestones. A DoD Top Secret/TS clearance is required, with potential TS/SCI access.