[Hiring] Engineering Fellow (Systems Software Architect) @AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

Role Description

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. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Engineering Fellow (Systems Software Architect) to lead development of new satellite and aerospace systems. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Technical leadership of flight software projects for satellite programs.
• Lead and support program execution through the full project lifecycle, including:
  • Requirement development
  • Architecture development and trades
  • Specification development
  • Requirements verification
  • Compliance assessment
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operations
• Lead program design reviews and support:
  • Configuration management
  • Engineering review boards
  • Model-based systems engineering efforts
  • Technical planning
  • System integration
  • Risk and opportunity management
• Mentor junior staff members and develop processes and procedures.
• Build engineering rigor into the culture of the company.
• Address fascinating problems in space technology.

Program Engineering - 75%

• Execute Engineering responsibilities for Airbus U.S. software programs:
  • Requirements development – initial definition, decomposition, and flowdown guidance for deliverable flight software and interfacing subsystems.
  • System design and trade studies – high level concept trades to support subsequent detail design.
  • Program design review planning, management, and presentation to customers (internal and external).
  • Verification planning and testing – verification planning, test planning, use case development, etc.
  • Troubleshooting – resolving anomalies with cross-functional implications.

Roadmap Development - 15%

• Lead the Airbus software development product roadmap, including technology insertion, schedule, and cost targets.
• Support the definition of software customization process for customer mission needs.

Additional Responsibilities - 10%

• Perform all necessary systems engineering activities to build, maintain, and evolve Airbus spacecraft products.
• Promote and optimize cost savings by reusing heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
• Strongly Preferred: Masters in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.

Requirements

• A minimum of 25 years with a bachelor's degree, or 20 years with a master's degree.
• Proven track record of working with aerospace software systems from conceptual designs to mission operations.
• Subject matter expert in several elements of flight software program execution.
• Experience with software systems architecture, including hardware abstraction, core services, and application layers.
• Experience leading analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, and software technical budgets.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels.
• Team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural environment.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Superior employee benefits.
• Commitment to fostering individual career growth.

Company Description

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.