Remote Aerospace Systems Software Architect Fellow

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Fellow (Systems Software Architect) to lead development of new satellite and aerospace systems.

The role focuses on technical leadership of flight software projects for satellite programs, guiding requirements, architecture, verification, and operations throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace software expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor junior staff while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required; master's preferred.
• Proven track record with aerospace software systems and lifecycle.
• Ability to mentor staff and drive engineering rigor.

Responsibilities

• Lead flight software program execution from requirements to operations.
• Head design reviews, verification planning, and risk management.
• Develop software roadmap and technology insertion plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve engineering processes.
• Collaborate with program managers and system engineering leadership.

Skills

Flight software

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

Program management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Fellow (Systems Software Architect) to lead development of new satellite and aerospace systems.

The role focuses on technical leadership of flight software projects for satellite programs, guiding requirements, architecture, verification, and operations throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace software expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor junior staff while driving