Principal Software Systems Engineer (Contract)

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.•,

1d•Remote

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the 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 customer's 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. Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Principal Software Systems Engineer (Contract) to design and analyze new satellite and aerospace systems. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas
A minimum of 15 years with a bachelor's degree, or 12 years with a master's degree
Proven track-record of working with aerospace software systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs thru detailed design, development, integration, test, deployment, and operations
Proven track-record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems
Familiarity with elements of space mission architectures extending beyond the satellite platform – including launch, flight operations, mission CONOPS, user interfaces, etc.
Experience with systems architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, and requirements verification and validation (e.g. Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrices)
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methods
Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or similar)
Experience leading and/or performing analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance or other specialties engineering disciplines
Communicate in a clear and concise manner effectively across multiple levels
Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving and complex/technical environment
Flexible attitude and strong initiative
Demonstrated ability to deliver results
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Masters in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable

Responsibilities

Driving the development of Airbus U.S.'s satellite systems with a focus on flight software delivery.
Involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition, validation, verification and operations.
Provide autonomous solutions of complex problems, through direct work or delegation, under the leadership of the Systems Engineering Manager.
Have project and subject matter responsibility and authority.
Perform systems engineering tasks for Airbus U.S. satellite software systems, including the heritage Arrow platform.
Requirements development – initial definition, decomposition and flow down, management of Software and Avionics Subsystem requirements.
System design and trade studies – high level concept trades to support subsequent detail design.
Verification planning and testing – verification matrices, buy-off / sell-off, test planning, analysis planning, etc.
Ensure proper Systems Engineering processes are followed including requirements traces / RVTMs.
Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stake holders to ensure that technical requirements are met.
Flight Software anomaly resolution and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities.
Support Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap; includes design adjustments, schedule, and cost targets aligned for future business captures.
Support the definition of spacecraft customization process for customer mission needs.
Perform all the necessary systems engineering activities to build, to maintain and to evolve the Airbus spacecraft products.
Promote and optimize cost savings by reuse of the heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructures in the pursuit of various constellation prospects.