Senior Systems Engineer - Manufacturing

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

About The Position

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 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas or combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 8 years of experience with a Master's 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.
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.
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.
US citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas or combination of education and experience.
Manufacturing experience highly desirable.
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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
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
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.
Other duties as assigned