Satellite Electrical Design Engineer

General Atomics; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a highly experienced Satellite Electrical Design Engineer to join the Command and Data Handling team. This role involves the design, development, and testing of advanced systems for satellite missions, requiring strong technical skills and extensive experience in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering with respective engineering experience.
• Experience with satellite command and data-handling architecture.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex C&DH systems for satellite missions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for systems and subsystems.

Skills

High-speed digital circuit design

Embedded processing and controls

Ability to understand new concepts

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Altium PCB Design Software

PADS PCB Design Software

SPICE circuit simulation tools

ANSYS Signal Integrity tools

Job description

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.

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.

General Atomics is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Satellite Electrical Design Engineerr to join our team in the Command and Data Handling (C&DH) group for satellite missions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of advanced C&DH systems for satellite missions.

The successful candidate will report to the Space Electrical Design Team Manager and, alongside a team of expert engineers, will play a key role in supporting the development and engineering of cutting-edge satellite and space systems, advanced sensors, high-energy lasers, photonic devices, motors and drives, defense products, and other innovative technologies within GA-EMS’s expanding portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop complex C&DH systems for satellite missions, including command and telemetry subsystems, data handling subsystems, and power distribution and management systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure C&DH systems meet mission requirements, including performance, reliability, and cost constraints.
• Participate in reviews of requirements, design, and test procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Support the integration and testing of C&DH systems, including the development of test plans and procedures, and the execution of tests in both laboratory and flight environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system and subsystem specifications, test plans and procedures, and design and analysis reports.
• Stay current on industry trends and advancements in C&DH technologies, and proactively identify opportunities for technology insertion and innovation
• Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing solutions for all product lines and technology areas, with an emphasis on satellite and space systems products.
• With consultative direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solutions for designated engineering systems, projects, and programs.
• Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.
• Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs, perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.
• Function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide planning, direction and oversight to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving space-based electronics and sensors.
• Formulate plans, typically multi-year, and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solutions in an evolving environment.
• Evaluate the integration of the engineering solutions within the overall engineering environment and ensure that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
• Develops new and expands existing business opportunities.
• Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.
• Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects and interact with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations.
• 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Required Experience:
  • Satellite command and data-handling architecture; high-speed digital circuit design.
  • Embedded processing and controls; analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems to include digital, analog, and RF is required; guiding a design through development and into production.
• Desired Skills (ranked high to low):
  • Experience with Altium PCB Design Software, PADS PCB Design Software, SPICE circuit simulation tools, HyperLynx Signal/Power Integrity tools, ANSYS Signal Integrity tools, Atlassian Tools, Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other. departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
• Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.
• Customer-focused and able to formulate 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 or in a team environment.
• Must be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews for all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Active and current TS/SCI clearance required.

Salary:$98,100 - $171,398