[Hiring] Senior Systems Test Engineer @AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

Role Description

This position offers fully remote opportunities for candidates across the United States. Preferred work location: Merritt Island, FL.

Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Systems Test Engineer to develop solutions for satellite integration and test. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of Airbus U.S.'s satellite systems.
• Deliver regular progress updates and test reports to key stakeholders.
• Develop and execute various tests pertaining to the Airbus US satellite platforms, including ARROW platform to meet customer requirements.
• Lead the Integration and Test Phase for Systems Engineering through development of test requirements, designing test methods, and following through test execution.
• Create test plans for various levels of assembly, including functional, environmental, and compatibility tests.
• Develop and interact with the Flatsats and other I&T means.
• Develop sequences that demonstrate compliance with various interface specifications at both the subsystem and satellite, and systems level.
• Support the development of subsystem level requirements and requirement flow-down to the other components.
• Participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution.
• Perform initial diagnostics and troubleshooting of flight hardware and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Act as a communication bridge between Airbus U.S. engineering and operations teams.
• Develop and implement detailed test strategies.
• Document test results meticulously, highlighting anomalies or defects encountered.

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 8 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Prior experience within the aerospace or defense industries is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.
• Proficiency with various I&T engineering tools and processes.
• Familiarity with spacecraft qualification and acceptance testing.
• Familiarity with elements of space mission architectures extending beyond the satellite platform – including launch, flight operations, mission CONOPS, user interfaces, etc.
• 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 and superior employee benefits.
• Commitment to fostering individual career growth.

Travel Required

• Periodic travel (~30%) to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies.

Eligibility

• US Citizenship is required.

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 20lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 20lbs/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.