[Hiring] Senior Manager - Software Systems Engineering @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 Software Systems Engineering Senior Manager to design, analyze, and test new satellite and aerospace systems. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong leadership in aerospace programs to the team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the Software Systems Engineering team through multiple concurrent program phases, including proposal development, design development, design execution, verification, delivery, and on-orbit support.
• Team responsibilities include:
  • Generation of Software Design Architecture Requirement Documents.
  • Requirements traceability and flow-down management.
  • Use case development.
  • Software and System-Level Verification Planning.
  • Troubleshooting flight hardware and test anomalies.
  • Develop and grow Software System Engineering tools, processes, and methods for Airbus U.S.
  • Ability to drive multiple design activities (programs or mission).
  • Lead cross-functional teams in planning, coordination, and task execution, reporting to Program Managers.
• Perform all the necessary systems engineering activities to build, maintain, and evolve the Airbus spacecraft products and execute development roadmaps.
• Provide input for new business capture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
• A minimum of 20 years with a bachelor's degree, or 18 years with a master's degree.
• Proven track record of working with aerospace hardware and software systems, from conceptual designs through detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations.
• Proven track record of managing people and multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Expertise in elements of space mission architectures, including launch, flight operations, mission CONOPS, user interfaces, etc.
• System architecture design and validation approaches, including software specification development, functional specification development, and verification planning.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or similar).
• Experience with systems architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, and requirements verification and validation (e.g., Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrices).
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner effectively across multiple levels.
• Team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving and complex/technical environment.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Benefits

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

Travel Required

• Periodic travel (less than 20%) to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies.
• Occasional international travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts.

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 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.

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 does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

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Company Website: www.airbusus.com