Satellite Ground System Integration and Test Engineer Multi State

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.

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 along with ground system and mission operations services to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in Satellite Ground System Integration & Test to join our team located in Englewood, CO.

This position can also be located in San Diego, CA or Huntsville, AL.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individual contributor supporting the Ground Segment IPT for assigned program.
• Ensure integrated satellite simulation test bed solution comprised of internal, COTS, FOSS meets requirements and supports regression testing flight software deliveries
• Support development of ICD, IDDs and test plans/procedures.
• Collaborate with all levels of engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary.
• Ensures RVTM is in alignment with subsystem integration and verification plan for the space vehicle simulation test bed
• Develop SV simulation test bed integration plan based on capability deliveries
• Coordinate subsystem integration plan based on delivery schedule of flight software
• Define integration test cases as part of plan
• Verifies space vehicle simulation test bed requirements, preferably using test-automation
• Manage flight software versions on test bed
• Support development of ground and operations related program documentation.
• Develops training material for operational readiness.
• Collaborates in design of new space systems including: requirement alignment, conduct of design reviews, verification and test support
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Follow solution/ product through all phases of the project as needed
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• 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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Intermediate proficiency using Python for integration and test automation
• Ability to identify and incorporate libraries and other reuse baselines for efficiency
• Experience leveraging object-oriented principles, design patterns, and behavior driven development to develop test modules
• Experience developing test-automation modules to verify subsystem requirements and follow-on regression testing per integration plan
• Experience with test automation and API tools such as Postman, Cucumber is desirable but not required
• Familiarity with bus subsystems (GNC, Prop, EPS, CDH, RF) to develop test command sequences to execute against flight software deliveries
• Experience testing FDIR capabilities of flight software
• Prior experience as a systems engineer supporting development of satellite command and control and mission planning systems desirable.
• Candidate will transition to supporting LEOP rehearsals, LEOP as they bring their experience from drafting operational readiness manuals to bear
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.