Remote Senior Systems Engineer — Satellite Avionics

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design and analyze satellite and aerospace systems, with a focus on avionics development and integration.

You will contribute across the full lifecycle from requirements definition through operations, working with a multidisciplinary team. Strong MBSE skills (SysML, DOORS), aerospace hardware experience, and US citizenship or clearance eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related scientific area.
• Master's degree preferred for differentiation.
• Minimum years of aerospace hardware experience as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering tasks for satellite systems including requirements definition, design, verification, and integration.
• Support subsystem requirements flow-down and cross-functional planning across programs and missions.
• Lead or participate in design activities for spacecraft, payload, or launch integration.
• Contribute to roadmap development and cost-target alignment for future missions.
• Maintain and evolve Airbus spacecraft products through all lifecycle stages.

Skills

Aerospace hardware

SysML

DOORS

Model‑Based Systems Eng

Requirements tracing

Spacecraft systems

Team collaboration

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's in STEM (preferred)

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design and analyze satellite and aerospace systems, with a focus on avionics development and integration.

You will contribute across the full lifecycle from requirements definition through operations, working with a multidisciplinary team. Strong MBSE skills (SysML, DOORS), aerospace hardware experience, and US citizenship or clearance eligibility are essential.