Sr. Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Power and Propulsion)

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.•,

16d•Remote

About The Position

This position offers fully remote opportunities for candidates across the United States. Preferred work locations: Arlington VA, Denver CO, or Merritt Island, FL. 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: Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop, maintain, and perform simulations of spacecraft electrical power and propulsion subsystems. 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 electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, aerospace engineering, or related areas.
A minimum of 8 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree.
Proven track-record of working spacecraft programs.
Solid understanding of spacecraft electrical power subsystems and other interfacing subsystems.
Proficiency with one or more programming/scripting languages (ex: Python, Rust, Julia, MATLAB), Git, Jira, and Microsoft 365 products.
Ability to learn new skills and develop expertise in different technical 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.

Nice To Haves

Master's in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, aerospace engineering, or related areas.
Experience with Altium, Ltspice, or PSpice is a plus.
Familiarity with elements of space mission architectures extending beyond the satellite platform – including launch, flight operations, mission CONOPS, user interfaces, etc.
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Modeling and analysis of Electrical Power Subsystems (EPS) for Airbus U.S. spacecraft.
Write and maintain code.
Working knowledge of EPS hardware and system-level collaboration with other spacecraft subsystems: thermal, attitude & orbit control, avionics, propulsion, and flight software.
Contributing to validation of flight software controlling the electrical power subsystem.
Modeling and simulation of electric thruster plumes.
Involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition through operations.
Support moderate and complex assignments, under the leadership of the Power & Propulsion Engineering Manager and other senior Electrical Power Subsystem Engineers.
Perform power and energy balance analyses for flight programs, development programs, and proposals.
Develop and maintain the power budget for flight programs, development programs, and proposals.
Understand the hardware on Airbus U.S. spacecraft to accurately model their effect on the electrical power subsystem.
Maintain, upgrade, version control, and document in-house power and energy balance analysis tools.
Iterate and collaborate with other subsystem engineers (thermal, attitude & orbit control, avionics, propulsion) for inputs to power and energy balance analyses.
Provide results of power and energy balance analyses for other subsystem analyses.
Support validation of flight software that monitors and commands the electrical power subsystem by reviewing test plans and test results to ensure correct interaction between flight software and hardware.
Support planning for mission operations by reviewing and providing inputs to flight test plans and procedures.
Perform plume analyses of Hall-effect thruster plume interactions with spacecraft surfaces.
Develop and maintain plume analysis simulation tools.
Iterate and collaborate with mechanical and propulsion engineers to accurately model spacecraft geometries and plasma-surface interactions.