Remote Principal Software Systems Engineer

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Principal Software Systems Engineer for remote work across the United States, with preferred sites in Arlington, Denver, Houston, or Merritt Island. The role focuses on satellite software, flight software delivery, and end-to-end systems engineering.

The candidate will lead cross‑functional teams, manage requirements, verification, and validation, and contribute to spacecraft roadmaps. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related fields.
• Master’s degree in STEM or related fields preferred.
• Minimum 15 years experience with a bachelor’s, or 12 years with a master’s.
• Proven aerospace software systems experience from concept to operations.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Airbus U.S. satellite software systems and flight software delivery.
• Oversee full lifecycle: requirements definition, validation, verification, and operations.
• Collaborate across engineering, integration, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM (preferred)

Tools

MBSE tools

DOORS

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Principal Software Systems Engineer for remote work across the United States, with preferred sites in Arlington, Denver, Houston, or Merritt Island. The role focuses on satellite software, flight software delivery, and end-to-end systems engineering.

The candidate will lead cross‑functional teams, manage requirements, verification, and validation, and contribute to spacecraft roadmaps. U.S.