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Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

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 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 Oct 23, 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.