Senior Flight Software Project Lead | Remote

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a high-performing Project Engineer to lead the development, testing, and delivery of mission-critical flight software for a U.S. Government satellite program.

In this customer-facing role, you will manage the day-to-day execution of a multidisciplinary engineering team within a matrixed organization, ensuring schedule adherence, cost tracking, labor utilization, and technical performance metrics. Experience with AS9100 or CMMI is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years engineering experience in aerospace/defense with at least 4 years in project engineering or technical lead.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (MS Project) and EVMS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering lifecycle for satellite flight software development and delivery.
• Manage schedule, costs, and labor using the Integrated Master Schedule and EVMS.
• Provide technical direction to a matrixed team including software developers, systems engineers, GNC, and testers.
• Serve as primary technical interface for US Government customers, leading reviews and milestone presentations.
• Identify and mitigate technical, scheduling, and cost risks; escalate blockers as needed.
• Ensure software development processes align with AS9100 and CMMI standards.

Skills

Domain Expertise

Program Management Tools

Leadership Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred

Tools

MS Project

EVMS concepts

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a high-performing Project Engineer to lead the development, testing, and delivery of mission-critical flight software for a U.S. Government satellite program.

In this customer-facing role, you will manage the day-to-day execution of a multidisciplinary engineering team within a matrixed organization, ensuring schedule adherence, cost tracking, labor utilization, and technical performance metrics. Experience with AS9100 or CMMI is a plus.