Engineering Director, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks an Engineering Director to define requirements, shape system architecture, and supervise a global team across partners. You will lead advanced unmanned aircraft system programs, ensuring technical excellence and robust integration across disciplines.

You will coordinate cross-functional planning, manage risk, and drive innovation while maintaining schedule, cost, and regulatory compliance to deliver a cutting-edge combat system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or STEM with relevant work experience.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or STEM preferred with relevant experience.
• 25 years with a Bachelor's or 20 years with a Master's in aerospace systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition of system requirements and architecture for uncrewed aircraft programs.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple industry partners and integrated product teams.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, and contract deliverables to ensure mission success.
• Advise on design for cost, manufacturability, test and system reuse across platforms.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Autonomy architectures

MBSE

DOORS

UAS autonomy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or STEM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

SysML

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks an Engineering Director to define requirements, shape system architecture, and supervise a global team across partners. You will lead advanced unmanned aircraft system programs, ensuring technical excellence and robust integration across disciplines.

You will coordinate cross-functional planning, manage risk, and drive innovation while maintaining schedule, cost, and regulatory compliance to deliver a cutting-edge combat system.