Manager - Systems Engineering

This position can be located at multiple Airbus US Space & Defense site locations. Job locations: Arlington VA, Denver CO, or Merritt Island, FL

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

Responsible for building and leading the Spacecraft Architecture and System Test team. This team will be responsible for full development lifecycle, including requirements definition, validation, verification and operation of new satellite and aerospace systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads Systems Architecture team for Airbus U.S. satellite systems, including the heritage Arrow platform.
  • Requirements development - initial definition, decomposition and flowdown, management
  • System behavior design and trade studies - high level concept trades to support subsequent detail design
  • Avionics Architecture Definition to meet high-level mission requirements within program cost and schedule needs
  • Generation of Avionics System Architecture Data Products, including spacecraft CONOPS, Algorithm Descriptions, FDIR design, and Interface Documents
• Participates as a key member of cross-functional teams led by program managers for planning, coordination, and task execution.
• Leads System Verification/Validation team through systems integration and system testing.
  • Generates avionics functional verification plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Oversees system troubleshooting and non-conformance management.
  • Executes functional verification plan per program goals.
  • Develops tools, processes, and methods related to avionics systems architecture and system testing.
• Performs all the necessary systems engineering activities to build, to maintain and to evolve the Airbus spacecraft products and execute development roadmaps.
• Provides input for new business capture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• (required) Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific area.
• (preferred) Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.

Experience:

• 15 years' systems engineering experience in aerospace or closely-related industry required (potentially less with advanced degree in applicable field).
• Three or more years' experience managing professional engineering staff preferred.
• Proven track-record of working with aerospace hardware and software systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs thru detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations.
• Proven track-record of managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Expertise in elements of space mission architectures- including launch, flight operations, mission concept of operations (CONOPS), user interfaces, etc.
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methods
• Ability to drive multiple design activities (programs or mission).
• Experience with systems architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, and requirements verification and validation (e.g. Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrices)
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner effectively across multiple levels.
• Adaptability to a multi-functional and multi-cultural, agile, and complex/technical environment.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, agile project management, simulation & analysis, control and automation, and/or GIS software preferred.

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

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 (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on 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. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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