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AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

Remote Job Openings at AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. (22)

Engineering Fellow (Systems Software Architect)

United States 10+ yrs exp Software Development

The Engineering Fellow will provide technical leadership for flight software projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from requirements development to system integration and operations. They will also lead the software product roadmap, mentor junior staff, and establish engineering rigor across the organization.

GNC Engineer

United States 2-5 yrs exp Software Development

The GNC Engineer will design, analyze, and verify satellite guidance, navigation, and control systems throughout the full spacecraft development lifecycle. This role involves developing high-fidelity simulation architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success.

Manager (Program Planning & Controls)

United States 5-10 yrs exp Others

The Manager leads the integrated scheduling and risk management functions for satellite programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and risk baselines are maintained. They provide functional oversight to a team of schedulers and the Risk Manager while driving process governance and cross-functional collaboration.

Principal Engineer - Functional Validation (Configuration and Framework Architect)

United States 10+ yrs exp Software Development

The Principal Engineer will lead the development, implementation, and governance of functional validation frameworks and configuration management practices. They are responsible for designing scalable engineering solutions, establishing technical standards, and providing mentorship to ensure validation reliability and reproducibility.

Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS)

United States 5-10 yrs exp Others

The Integrated Master Scheduler will create and maintain complex integrated master schedules for satellite programs throughout the entire life cycle. This role involves collaborating with engineering and program management teams to ensure schedule compliance, perform variance analysis, and support bid and proposal activities.

Senior Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS)

United States 5-10 yrs exp Others

The Senior Integrated Master Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining complex integrated master schedules for satellite programs throughout their lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure schedule compliance, EVMS implementation, and successful delivery of contract requirements.

Senior Engineer - Fault Management

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the development of fault management architectures for satellite systems throughout the full lifecycle. Responsibilities include defining requirements, performing system analyses, and managing FDIR architecture to ensure mission success.

Engineer - Mission Operations

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Mission Operations Engineer will design, analyze, and operate satellite systems throughout the full mission lifecycle, from concept development to on-orbit operations. They are responsible for developing mission operations products, automating operational capabilities, and supporting ground software architecture requirements.

Senior Engineer - Launch Integration

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Senior Launch Integration Engineer leads launch integration activities, including defining mechanical and electrical interfaces for space vehicles. They manage the full lifecycle of launch campaigns, from requirements definition through to day-of-launch operations.

Sr Manager - Platform Avionics

United States 10+ yrs exp Others

The Platform Avionics Sr. Manager leads the Avionics Hardware Team through the full lifecycle of satellite and aerospace systems development. They are responsible for systems architecture, hardware design, qualification, and cross-functional coordination to ensure mission success.

Senior Engineer - GNC

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Senior GNC Engineer will design and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for satellite platforms throughout the full development lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing algorithms, flight software, and sensors while ensuring cost-effective design and integration across multiple mission programs.

Sr. Systems Engineer (Modeling and Analysis)

United States 10+ yrs exp Software Development

The Senior Systems Engineer will contribute to the development of satellite systems through system modeling, analysis, and trade studies across the full project lifecycle. They will also support the spacecraft product roadmap and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are met.

Sr. Software Systems Engineer

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Sr. Software Systems Engineer will drive the development of satellite systems with a focus on flight software delivery throughout the full lifecycle. They will also manage requirements, perform system design trade studies, and support the product roadmap for spacecraft development.

Sr. GNC Engineer (Contract)

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Senior GNC Engineer will contribute to the full lifecycle development of satellite Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems, from requirements definition through operations. Responsibilities include designing GNC systems, developing algorithms and flight software, and ensuring the reuse of existing heritage products.

Senior Software Engineer (Contract)

United States 10+ yrs exp Software Development

The Senior Software Engineer will contribute to the full lifecycle development and testing of satellite flight software, including GNC algorithms and performance analysis. Additionally, the role involves supporting mission concept development, modeling, simulation, and proposal writing within a collaborative team environment.

Principal Software Systems Engineer (Contract)

United States 10+ yrs exp Software Development

Drive the development of satellite systems with a focus on flight software delivery across the full lifecycle from requirements to operations. Provide autonomous solutions for complex problems and support the spacecraft development product roadmap.

Project Engineer - Flight Software (Contract)

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

Lead the end-to-end engineering lifecycle of mission-critical satellite flight software, managing schedules, costs, and technical performance. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for US Government customers and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Satellite System I&T Engineer - HWIL/SWIL (Contract)

United States 2-5 yrs exp Software Development

Develop and execute satellite verification and validation activities using Flatsats, HWIL/SWIL environments, and simulators. Create automated test scripts, lead formal validation events, and support system architecture development and requirements decomposition.