Senior Engineer - Launch Integration

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

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense is seeking an engineer to develop solutions for new satellite systems and integrate them 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 defines and manages mechanical and electrical interfaces and team logistics to meet customer commitments, contributing throughout the development lifecycle from requirements definition through launch-day operations. The position leads moderate and complex assignments and reports to the Director - Systems Engineering. The role leads launch integration and analysis for Airbus spacecraft platforms, including ARROW; supports spacecraft product-roadmap development and customization for customer missions; and performs launch systems engineering to build, maintain, and evolve Airbus spacecraft products. It also promotes cost savings through reuse of heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructure. The work location is Merritt Island, Florida. Fully remote candidates located within the United States will also be considered. Periodic domestic travel is required for Airbus facilities, partners, and launch campaigns, with occasional international travel to work with European Airbus colleagues 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, including ESPA-class and CubeSat launches.
Familiarity with space-mission architecture elements 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 levels.
Ability to work as part of a multifunctional, 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 meet the stated physical requirements, including carrying and lifting items up to 40 lbs, prolonged sitting and standing, occasional squatting or kneeling, and walking indoors and outdoors, including on uneven surfaces.
Current work authorization; the company generally does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in STEM or a related scientific area.
Proven track record working with aerospace hardware and/or software systems from conceptual design and tradeoffs through detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, testing, 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, and launch-site processing such as transportation and spacecraft tests.
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 needed 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 (EGSE) for program-specific or product-line needs.
Chair technical exchange meetings with customers, launch-service providers, and/or dispenser vendors.
Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve launch-vehicle interface challenges.
Lead evaluation and procurement of potential launch dispensers 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 and optimize cost savings through reuse of heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructure.
Travel periodically to Airbus U.S. facilities and partner companies, support domestic launch campaigns, and occasionally collaborate with European Airbus counterparts or foreign vendors.