Principal Systems Test Engineer

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Merritt Island is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer to lead satellite integration and testing activities. Candidates should have significant aerospace experience and a strong background in engineering, with at least 15 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology, contributing positively to national security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience with Bachelor's, or 12 years with Master's.
• Experience with aerospace hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and test activities for satellite hardware.
• Create test plans and procedures.
• Support spacecraft development product roadmap.

Skills

Proficiency with I&T engineering tools

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's in STEM preferred

Job description

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

Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Principal 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

The Principal Systems Test Engineer's primary responsibility will be leading development and executing I&T activities for the Airbus U.S.'s satellite flight hardware, flatsats, HWIL/SWILs, and simulators. This engineer will be involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition through operations. Being at the cutting edge of space technology, we need someone who is eager to learn, grow, and take on new and potentially unfamiliar challenges. There is no shortage of fascinating problems to solve.

The Principal Systems Test Engineer will provide autonomous support of complex assignments and technical leadership of other engineers, under the leadership of the Systems Engineering Manager. The Principal Systems Engineer will have project and subject matter responsibility and authority.

Integration and Test 50%

• Develop and execute various tests pertaining to the Airbus U.S. 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 and procedures for various levels of assembly: unit, module, subsystem, platform, satellite. Includes testing such as functional, environmental, compatibility
  • Develop and interact with the Flatsats and other I&T means to test functionality and performance
  • Develop test 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 various components and parts as necessary - in all phases of the development lifecycle with particular emphasis on Design for Cost/Design for Manufacturability/Design for Test approaches
• Drive multiple concurrent engineering projects (programs or mission) - could lead to spacecraft, payload, satellite bus, and/or launch integration activities;
• Lead in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities

Roadmap Development 25%

• Support Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap: includes design adjustments, schedule, and cost targets aligned for future business captures.
• Support the definition of spacecraft customization process for customer mission needs.
• Assist product teams in unit-level development to ensure consistency and quality across development projects

Additional Responsibilities 25%

• Perform all the necessary system engineering activities to build, to maintain and to evolve the Airbus spacecraft products.
• Promote and optimize cost savings by reuse of the heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructures in the pursuit of various constellation prospects.
• As a senior, experienced engineer, provide guidance and insight to individual engineers across the company
• Implement company process improvements

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training

Education

• 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.

Experience

• A minimum of 15 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 12 years with a Master's degree
• Proven track-record of working with aerospace hardware and/or software systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs thru detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Proficiency with various I&T engineering tools and processes
• 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.

Travel Required

• If based in Merritt Island, Florida: periodic travel (less than 20%) to US Airbus facilities or partner companies
• If not based in Merritt Island, Florida: significant travel to Merritt Island, FL (at least 50% during I&T activities)
• Occasional International travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts
• 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 (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.

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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