Senior Engineer - Launch Integration

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

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking an engineer to develop solutions for satellite systems and their integration with space launch vehicles. The Senior Launch Integration Engineer is part of the Launch Mission Manager team, responsible for successful launch base campaigns for Airbus U.S. space vehicles. The role focuses on defining and managing mechanical and electrical interfaces and team logistics, and contributes throughout the development lifecycle from requirements definition through launch-day operations. The engineer leads moderate and complex assignments and reports to the Director - Systems Engineering. The position leads launch integration and analysis for Airbus spacecraft platforms, including ARROW; develops launch interfaces and requirements; manages interface documentation and campaign data exchanges; coordinates cross-functional engineering work; oversees systems safety analysis and range-safety documentation; and leads development of launch-site electrical ground support equipment. It also supports Airbus spacecraft product-roadmap development, customization for customer missions, and continued evolution and reuse of spacecraft designs and manufacturing infrastructure. The position is based in Merritt Island, Florida. Fully remote candidates located within the United States may also be considered. Periodic domestic travel of less than 20% is required for Airbus facilities, partners, and launch campaigns; occasional international travel may be required to work with European Airbus counterparts or foreign vendors. U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related scientific area.
At least 9 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 7 years with a master's degree.
Familiarity with launch vehicle systems such as Falcon 9, Atlas, Electron, Soyuz, or Ariane 5.
Familiarity with rideshare and multi-payload launch systems, such as ESPA-class systems and CubeSat launches.
Familiarity with space mission architecture beyond launch, including satellite platforms, flight operations, mission CONOPS, and user interfaces.
Familiarity with industry range-safety standards such as AFSPCMAN 91-710 and/or NASA 8719.24.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across multiple organizational levels.
Ability to work as part of a multifunctional and multicultural team in a fast-moving, complex technical environment.
Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Ability to see and read computer screens, other electronic displays, and documents.
Ability to hear conversations in person and by teleconference or phone, as well as safety warnings and alarms.
Ability to operate common office and personal electronic equipment and use an electronic identification card to access building areas.
Ability to carry and lift documents, electronic equipment, and/or supplies up to 40 pounds.
Ability to sit for extended periods, occasionally squat or kneel, stand for extended periods, and walk through office and outdoor areas, including uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in STEM or a related scientific area.
Track record working with aerospace hardware and/or software systems through conceptual design and tradeoffs, detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations.

Responsibilities

Lead launch integration activities for Airbus spacecraft platforms, including ARROW.
Analyze, design, and develop launch interfaces and requirements, including launcher selection and mechanical adaptation, electrical interfaces and umbilical connections, separation systems, launch-site processing, transportation, and spacecraft testing.
Ensure spacecraft and dispenser design requirements are consistent with launch vehicle flow-downs.
Develop and manage launch vehicle interface documentation.
Manage data exchange for modeling and verification efforts required for launch campaigns.
Lead cross-functional planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and integration activities.
Oversee systems safety analysis of satellite bus and dispenser hardware and delivery of range-safety documentation.
Lead requirements definition, design, and development of launch-site electrical ground support equipment for program-specific or product-line needs.
Chair technical exchange meetings with customers, launch services providers, and dispenser vendors.
Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to address launch vehicle interface challenges.
Lead evaluation and procurement of potential launch dispenser and separation-system products.
Support the Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap, including design adjustments and schedule and cost targets aligned with future business captures.
Lead definition of spacecraft customization processes for customer mission needs.
Perform launch systems engineering activities to build, maintain, and evolve Airbus spacecraft products.
Promote cost savings through reuse of heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructure for constellation opportunities.