Remote Senior Satellite Software Systems Engineer

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; United States Virgin Islands; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design and analysis of satellite and aerospace systems.

You will drive flight software development across the full lifecycle, from requirements to operations, while leading multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. The role emphasizes MBSE, systems architecture, and rigorous verification/validation, with periodic travel and a focus on cost-effective reuse of heritage designs for future

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related fields required.
• 8+ years with Bachelor's, or 6+ years with Master's in aerospace/spaceflight software.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of satellite software systems across full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, test, and operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex aerospace systems on time and within cost.
• Develop roadmaps and coordinate spacecraft customization processes for future missions.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Flight software

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

MBSE tools

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design and analysis of satellite and aerospace systems.

You will drive flight software development across the full lifecycle, from requirements to operations, while leading multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. The role emphasizes MBSE, systems architecture, and rigorous verification/validation, with periodic travel and a focus on cost-effective reuse of heritage designs for future