Remote Senior Spacecraft Modeling and Simulation Engineer

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and maintain simulations of spacecraft electrical power and propulsion subsystems.

You will collaborate across thermal, attitude and orbit control, avionics, propulsion, and flight software teams to support end-to-end model fidelity. The role emphasizes software development, system-level analysis, and validation of flight software with a strong background in EPS hardware and spacecraft programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, aerospace engineering, or related areas.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• 8+ years with Bachelor's or 6+ years with Master's; proven spacecraft program experience.

Responsibilities

• Model and simulate Electrical Power Subsystems (EPS) for Airbus U.S. spacecraft; write and maintain code and model hardware impact.
• Collaborate with thermal, attitude & orbit control, avionics, propulsion, and flight software teams; validate flight software controlling EPS.
• Perform plume analyses of Hall-effect thruster plumes; develop plume analysis tools; model spacecraft geometries with engineers.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Git

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/CS/Math/Aerospace

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Altium

Ltspice

PSpice

Jira

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and maintain simulations of spacecraft electrical power and propulsion subsystems.

You will collaborate across thermal, attitude and orbit control, avionics, propulsion, and flight software teams to support end-to-end model fidelity. The role emphasizes software development, system-level analysis, and validation of flight software with a strong background in EPS hardware and spacecraft programs.