[Hiring] Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer @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 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Modeling and analysis of Electrical Power Subsystems (EPS) for Airbus U.S. spacecraft.
• Write and maintain code.
• Work with EPS hardware and collaborate with other spacecraft subsystems: thermal, attitude & orbit control, avionics, propulsion, and flight software.
• Contribute 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.

Electrical Power Subsystem - Modeling and Simulation - 50%

• 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.

Electrical Power Subsystem – Systems Engineering Interface - 30%

• Support validation of flight software that monitors and commands the electrical power subsystem by reviewing test plans and test results.
• Support planning for mission operations by reviewing and providing inputs to flight test plans and procedures.

Plasma Propulsion Subsystem – Modeling and Simulation - 20%

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, aerospace engineering, or related areas.
• Preferred: Master's 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience with Altium, Ltspice, or PSpice is a plus.
• Familiarity with elements of space mission architectures extending beyond the satellite platform.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Eligibility

• US Citizenship is required.

Clearance

• 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.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.

Equal Opportunity

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Company Website

www.airbusus.com