Senior Systems Engineer Manufacturing

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: The Senior Satellite Systems Engineer will be responsible for systems engineering and satellite design activities and ensuring the designs can be translated into specifications for manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities:

1) 65%

• Design and implement systems for new spacecraft designs and to accommodate a variety of new mission payloads onto heritage Airbus spacecraft platforms including ARROW
  • Customize the Airbus US Space & Defense manufactured satellite platform marketed as the ARROW platform to meet customer requirements:
  • Develop system level requirements and requirement flow-down to the various disciplines subsystems and components - in all phases of the systems development lifecycle with particular emphasis on Design for Cost/Design for Manufacturability/Design for Test approaches
  • Ensure maximum reuse of the existing ARROW product and if necessary identify need for modification
• Ability to drive and participate in multiple design activities (programs or mission) could lead to spacecraft payload satellite bus ground system (control and user segments) and/or launch integration activities.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning coordination and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system engineering and integration activities.
• Pursue new US Government opportunities tying in capabilities from both the US and European Airbus product lines
• Support the definition of ARROW customization process for customer mission needs

2) 15%

• Define and own key aspects of the ARROW product development roadmap: includes design adjustments schedule and cost targets aligned with future business capture strategies.
• Support the definition of ARROW customization process for customer mission needs

3) 10%

• Perform engineering activities to accommodate payloads on a standard ARROW product. Promote and optimize cost savings by reuse of the platform design and manufacturing infrastructure in the pursuit of various constellation prospects.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned: 10%

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

Required: Bachelors degree in STEM (Science Technical Engineering Math) or related scientific areas or combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Masters degree in STEM (Science Technical Engineering Math) or related scientific areas or combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with a Bachelors degree or 8 years of experience with a Masters degree in one or more engineering domains associated with satellite systems
• Experience working with satellite systems starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs through detailed design development manufacture integration test launch and early orbit operations.
• Manufacturing experience highly desirable.

Knowledge Skills Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Proficiency with various systems engineering tools and processes
• Familiarity with elements of space mission architectures extending beyond the satellite platform including launch flight operations mission CONOPS user interfaces etc.
• Communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner across multiple levels.
• Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural fast-moving and complex/technical environment.
• Ability to lead a small team of engineers.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Communication Skills (Spoken Written Influencing Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Excellent listening comprehension & interpersonal skills as responsible for daily communication via email and phone calls required.

• Excellent analytical interpersonal communication (verbal/writing) and presentation skills.

Location(s):

• If FL based presence in Washington DC area (20%) to coordinate with VA-based team and present to various customers and mission partners
• 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.

Organizational information:

Equal Employment 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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