• Satellite Ground System And Ops IPT Lead

    Actalent (Denver, CO)


    Job Title: Satellite Ground System and Ops IPT LeadJob Description

     

    The Satellite Ground System and Ops IPT Lead will assist with updates and development for the mission system, ground segment, and subsystems. The role involves integrating and testing the system, designing proactive and practical Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) interfaces to meet mission requirements, and developing and supporting test scenarios to ensure the FDIR design is fully tested. The individual will conduct real-time spacecraft and satellite operations during launch, commissioning, and mission phases, provide technical direction for complex orbit mission support, plan for critical vehicle malfunctions, and suggest alternate techniques to maintain mission support.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist with updates and development for the mission system, ground segment, and subsystems.

    + Integrate and test the system.

    + Design proactive and practical Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) interfaces to meet mission requirements.

    + Develop and support test scenarios and plans to ensure the FDIR design is fully tested.

    + Conduct real-time spacecraft and satellite operations during launch, commissioning, and mission phases.

    + Provide technical direction for complex orbit mission support.

    + Plan for critical vehicle malfunctions and suggest alternate techniques to maintain mission support.

    Essential Skills

    + Systems engineering

    + Ground system expertise

    + IPT (Integrated Product Team) leadership

    + Satellite operations

    + Project execution

    + CAM (Control Account Management)

    + Ground system operations

    + Mission operations

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Corrective action reporting

    Work Environment

    The position supports multiple small satellite development programs and operates on a 9/80 schedule, offering every Friday off. The company provides unlimited PTO and fosters an open office environment with regularly scheduled social events such as top golf, happy hours, and rapids games.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $116000.00 - $208000.00/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 plan2. 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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.