General Atomics · 18 hours ago
Ground Segment and Mission Ops IPT Lead
General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems, focusing on satellite development programs. The Ground Segment and Mission Ops IPT Lead will manage cost and schedule execution for ground segment and mission operations design efforts, ensuring technical oversight and stakeholder engagement.
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
Qualification
Required
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
At least 1 year of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Familiar with Cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure, networking and cyber security
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
Preferred
Prior experience as an IPT lead or technical lead strongly desired
Familiarity with the following tools is desired: Cameo, Magic Draw, DOORS, STK, Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence)
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
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