Satellite System Integration and Test Engineer HWILSWIL

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense security space and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US we remain a trusted government partner leveraging world-class satellite laser communication rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team dedicated to enabling our customers mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Satellite System Integration and Test (SEIT) Engineer to develop solutions for satellite integration and test. Were looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

Position Responsibilities:

The Systems Engineer will contribute to the development and execution of Airbus U.S. satellite verification and validation activities including Flatsats HWIL/SWIL environments and this role the engineer will map technical requirements to verification and validation strategies develop test plans procedures and automated test scripts and execute and report software subsystem and system-level test results. The engineer will also support requirements decomposition and the development of design documentation.

As a mid-level engineer the Systems Engineer will lead portions of the verification program serve as Test Conductor for formal validation events troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues and execute moderate to complex assignments with increasing autonomy under the Systems Engineering Manager and senior Systems Engineers.

Satellite Functional Verification and Validation - 80%

• Review the satellite functional specification and develop verification plans and test approaches to validate requirements.
• Design and build automated testing systems tooling and/or ground support equipment (GSE) to optimize test and production workflows.
• Develop execute and maintain test procedures and automated scripts for Flatsat HWIL and SWIL environments.
• Serve as a test developer by writing automated TCL-based test scripts for the TERMA CCS5 command-and-control (C2) system.
• Serve as Test Conductor for formal validation tests and lead dry runs or readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues perform detailed data analysis and generate or review test reports non-conformances and closure documentation.
• Participate in and help coordinate cross-functional planning integration and test execution across engineering disciplines.

Satellite System Architecture Development - 20%

• Support system architecture trade studies and requirements development for mission objectives.
• Update the satellite functional specification based on new mission or customer requirements.
• Generate system architecture artifacts such as spacecraft CONOPS algorithm descriptions and interface documentation.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in STEM (Science Technical Engineering Math) or related scientific areas.
• Preferred: Masters in STEM (Science Technical Engineering Math) or related scientific areas.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with a Bachelors degree or 1 year with a Masters degree.
• Experience supporting aerospace hardware and/or software development in phases such as design integration verification or test.
• Experience with test automation or scripting (TCL Python or similar) preferably in a command-and-control (C2) environment such as TERMA CCS5.

Knowledge Skills Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Proficiency with systems engineering and I&T processes including requirements traceability verification planning and test documentation.
• Experience working with Flatsats HWIL/SWIL systems simulators or similar integration environments.
• Familiarity with testability concepts environmental test planning and integration-level troubleshooting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across engineering and program teams.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional fast-paced engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and deliver results with moderate oversight.

Preferred Technical Experience:

• Experience leading portions of verification and validation activities for aerospace hardware or software systems including Flatsat HWIL/SWIL or simulation-based testing.
• Experience contributing to subsystem-level verification matrices test plans or readiness reviews.
• Familiarity with digital twin or simulator-based test environments.

Preferred Test Engineering Capabilities:

• Experience with system-level troubleshooting anomaly investigation and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of testability concepts integration workflows and environmental test considerations.

Professional Skills:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with increasing autonomy in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong initiative and consistent record of delivering high-quality results.

Travel Required:

• Periodic travel (less than 10%) to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies
• Occasional International travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts

Eligibility:

• US Citizenship is required

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance
• Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer telephone copies fax machine and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to carry documents electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
• Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces.

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetics pregnancy marital status veteran status or other legally protected addition to federal law requirements Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion demotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetics pregnancy marital status veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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