Remote Senior Manager, Software Systems Engineering — Space

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; Arlington, Denver, Merritt Island (VA, CO, FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Systems Engineering Senior Manager to lead the team responsible for the full lifecycle of satellite and aerospace system development.

You will guide requirements, design, verification, and operations while managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivery of autonomous solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM fields (Science, Tech, Eng., Math).
• Master's Degree in STEM preferred.
• 20+ years with a bachelor's degree or 18+ years with a master's.

Responsibilities

• Lead Software Systems Engineering team through multiple program phases (proposal to on-orbit support).
• Develop design architecture requirements and verification plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Software Systems Engineering

Requirements management

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM (preferred)

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Systems Engineering Senior Manager to lead the team responsible for the full lifecycle of satellite and aerospace system development.

You will guide requirements, design, verification, and operations while managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivery of autonomous solutions.