Remote Senior Software Systems Engineering Lead

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Software Systems Engineering Senior Manager to guide design, analysis, and testing of satellite and aerospace systems.

You will lead the Software Systems Engineering team through the full lifecycle from requirements to operations. In this senior role, you will drive architecture definitions, verification planning, and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to security expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related fields; Master’s preferred.
• Extensive experience in aerospace hardware/software systems from concept to operations.
• Proven history of leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead Software Systems Engineering team across proposal, design, verification, and on-orbit support.
• Develop and refine software/system design architectures and traceability artifacts.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and report to Program Managers.
• Assist in new business capture and program growth.

Skills

Space architecture

System design

Requirements tools

Agile / Scrum

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM (preferred)

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Software Systems Engineering Senior Manager to guide design, analysis, and testing of satellite and aerospace systems.

You will lead the Software Systems Engineering team through the full lifecycle from requirements to operations. In this senior role, you will drive architecture definitions, verification planning, and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to security expectations.