[Hiring] Mechanical Engineer @AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

Role Description

Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative mechanical engineer to design and analyze new satellite thermal systems. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

Position Responsibilities:

• The Mechanical Engineer's primary responsibility will be contributing to the development of Airbus U.S.'s satellite mechanical systems with a focus on thermal design and analysis.
• Involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition through operations.
• Support moderate and complex assignments, under the leadership of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and other senior Mechanical Engineers.

Thermal Design and Analysis - 75%

• Perform thermal design and analysis tasks for Airbus U.S. satellite systems, including the heritage Arrow platform.
• Develop thermal systems for new and heritage satellite systems, including thermal radiators (fixed and deployable), heat pipe systems, electrical heaters, temperature sensors, etc.
• Analyze thermal design changes required to support new payloads and payload interface units compatible with heritage satellite systems.
• Perform analysis of thermal systems for on-orbit temperature predictions.
• Support thermal vacuum testing, and correlate thermal models with test data.
• Support the development of subsystem level requirements and requirement flow-down to the various components and parts as necessary.
• Ability to drive multiple design activities (programs or mission) – could lead to spacecraft, payload, satellite bus, and/or launch integration activities.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities.

Roadmap Development - 15%

• Support Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap: includes design adjustments, schedule, and cost targets aligned for future business captures.
• Support the definition of spacecraft customization process for customer mission needs.

Additional Responsibilities - 10%

• Perform all the necessary mechanical system engineering activities to build, maintain, and evolve the Airbus spacecraft products.
• Promote and optimize cost savings by reuse of the heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructures in the pursuit of various constellation prospects.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 1 year with a Master's degree.
• Preferred: Proven track record of working with aerospace hardware and/or software systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs through detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations.
• Proficient with thermal engineering and heat transfer fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Thermal Engineering tools such as Thermal Desktop, IcePak, NX Thermal or Systema.
• Familiarity with elements of space mission architectures as they pertain to thermal engineering.
• Ability to 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.

Benefits

• Fully remote opportunities for candidates across the United States.
• Competitive compensation and superior employee benefits.
• Commitment to fostering individual career growth.

Eligibility

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
• Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces.