Senior Space Mechanical Systems Engineer

General Atomics; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 140,940 - 252,293; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking a Space Mechanical Chief Engineer to advance spacecraft and payload development across multi‑discipline teams. The role leads mechanical design, structural/dynamics, thermal, guidance and propulsion architecture while ensuring solid engineering practices and robust verification.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in space systems, leadership of cross‑discipline groups, and the ability to work in a demanding,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in engineering with progressive experience: eighteen or more years with a bachelor’s, sixteen or more years with a master's, or thirteen or more years with a Ph.D.
• Experience leading teams in the development of complex enterprise‑level system engineering products and the integration of systems‑of‑systems
• Experience with MDNAV development in LEO to XGEO environments

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑architecture level trade studies and develop common interoperable architectures across various mission spaces
• Expertise in satellite bus design, autonomous systems, mission design, requirements development and verification, functional and environmental testing, and on‑orbit operations
• Support and lead the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems
• Lead new IRAD programs that support long‑term mission architectures
• Recommend, develop, and integrate enterprise concepts and recommendations to capitalize on cross best practices, efficiencies and standardization
• Independently perform challenging engineering work, document findings, communicate results, deliver technical presentations, and support test activities both on and off site; design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components and equipment
• Lead mechanical proposal efforts and generation of white papers
• Demonstrate strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics and dynamics, as well as mechanical hardware design, fabrication techniques and test for space and military applications
• Develop and configuration manage Interface Control Documents
• Develop and document logistics goals, objectives, services, and programs, as well as the individual needs to meet mission requirements

Skills

Spacecraft design

System engineering

Thermal analysis

Structure and dynamics

Propulsion concepts

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or PhD in engineering

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking a Space Mechanical Chief Engineer to advance spacecraft and payload development across multi‑discipline teams. The role leads mechanical design, structural/dynamics, thermal, guidance and propulsion architecture while ensuring solid engineering practices and robust verification.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in space systems, leadership of cross‑discipline groups, and the ability to work in a demanding,