Chief Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

This role requires a highly experienced professional with over 18 years of expertise to lead and shape technical solutions for new business opportunities, particularly at the front end of new programs. The position involves designing and planning complex space missions, encompassing both space and ground components, and assisting in the requirements and conception of satellite constellations and spacecraft. The role also includes supporting Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) and Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), as well as efforts utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of complex space missions.
• Shape technical solutions for new business opportunities.
• Assist in the requirements and conception of satellite constellations and spacecraft.
• Support Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) and Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs).
• Contribute to efforts using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in mission systems and requirements development.
• Proficiency in satellite design and system architecture.
• Strong background in systems engineering.
• Expertise in defining missions and constellations to meet capabilities.
• Experience as an architect for systems, constellations, or vehicles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Top secret security clearance.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both office and manufacturing settings. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, offering every Friday off, and provides unlimited paid time off (PTO). The company offers excellent benefits, including a pension program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Denver, Colorado.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $250000.00/yr.

General Atomics offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, business travel accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and a pension plan. They also provide paid time off, paid holidays, legal services insurance plan, recreation facilities, and access to an Employee Recreation Association (ERA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This is a fully onsite position in Denver, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.