Senior Engineer - GNC

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.•Merritt Island, FL

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About The Position

Airbus U.S. is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer to develop solutions for satellite GNC systems. The role contributes to Airbus U.S. satellite GNC systems across the full development lifecycle, from requirements definition through operations, and involves aerospace programs and new space-technology challenges. The position is based in Merritt Island, Florida; fully remote candidates located within the United States will also be considered. The engineer designs and implements GNC solutions for new spacecraft and mission payloads on Airbus platforms; analyzes and develops sensors, actuators, algorithms, flight software, and GNC electronics; and supports subsystem requirements and component-level flow-down. The work emphasizes design for cost, manufacturability, and test, as well as reuse of Airbus heritage products. The role may drive multiple design activities and participate in cross-functional engineering, planning, coordination, and integration. It also supports spacecraft product-roadmap development, customization for customer missions, and the evolution of Airbus spacecraft products and manufacturing infrastructure. Periodic travel to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies is required (less than 20%), with occasional international travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. The role includes office and computer-based work and the physical activities and capabilities described in the posting, including carrying and lifting items up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or related scientific area.
At least 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 6 years with a master's degree, in spacecraft GNC system analysis, design, and verification.
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and STK.
Proficiency in modeling, simulating, and analyzing spacecraft GNC sensors, actuators, dynamics, and algorithms.
Familiarity and experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML/UML), including requirements, architectures, interfaces, and trade studies.
Familiarity with software development, verification, and validation.
Experience with object-oriented programming in C or C++ and scripting languages such as TCL or Python.
Experience designing guidance algorithms for low-thrust station-keeping and orbit-change maneuvers.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Ability to travel periodically (less than 20%) to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies, and occasionally internationally.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including carrying and lifting items up to 40 pounds, prolonged sitting and standing, and occasional squatting or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a STEM field or related scientific area.

Responsibilities

Design and implement GNC solutions for new spacecraft designs accommodating mission payloads on Airbus spacecraft platforms.
Analyze, design, and develop GNC sensors, actuators, algorithms, flight software, and electronics.
Support subsystem-level requirements development and requirements flow-down to components and parts throughout the development lifecycle.
Emphasize design for cost, design for manufacturability, and design for test.
Maximize reuse of existing Airbus heritage products and identify when modifications are needed.
Drive multiple design activities across programs or missions, potentially including spacecraft, payload, satellite bus, and launch integration.
Participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and integration activities.
Support the Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap, including design adjustments and alignment with schedule and cost targets for future business captures.
Support definition of spacecraft customization processes for customer mission needs.
Perform GNC systems engineering activities to build, maintain, and evolve Airbus spacecraft products.
Promote cost savings through reuse of heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructure.
Travel periodically to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies and occasionally internationally to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts.