Sr. Space Systems Engineer

Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 18, 2026 Last posted June 18, 2026
Job description
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sr Space Systems Engineer to join our team located in Englewood, CO.  In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the successful design, integration, and verification of GA-EMS developed SV constellations with their associated ground and launch systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Sr Space Systems Engineer responsible for:
    • Leading design and development of space system, segment and satellite subsystem design, integration and test.  
    • Applies systems engineering principles, including requirements development, verification, validation, and interface management.
    • Interfaces with customers during program shaping, CONOPS development, Mission Architecture definition, and requirements derivation activities. 
    • Leads analysis and decomposition of system and subsystem requirements, and development of interface control documents. 
    • Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems. 
    • Prepares technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary. 
  • Establish collaborative work relationships with peers to ensure synergy across space, ground, and launch.
  • Uses 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
  • Opportunities will arise to support internal development and new business opportunities. 
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
 
About this role

Summary

Designs and verifies space systems, leading integration, requirement analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

Job title

Sr. Space Systems Engineer

Experience level

senior level

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Located in Englewood, CO, or remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

systems engineeringrequirements developmentinterface managementtesting

Preferred skills

model-based systems engineeringCONOPSsystem architecturetrade studies

Specializations

space systemsintegrationverificationrequirements development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Englewood, CO, USA

Remote City