Senior Satellite Software Systems Engineer (Remote)

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design and analyze satellite and aerospace systems, focusing on flight software delivery across the full lifecycle from requirements to operations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, MBSE and DOORS usage, and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams within a fast-moving space environment. Remote work available with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years with Bachelor's or 6+ years with Master's in aerospace flight software systems.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Systems engineering for satellite software systems; lifecycle from requirements to operations.
• Support spacecraft product roadmap, design adjustments, schedule and cost targets.
• Promote cost savings via heritage designs and scalable manufacturing.

Skills

Flight software

Systems engineering

MBSE

Requirements management

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Tools

DOORS

MBSE tools

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design and analyze satellite and aerospace systems, focusing on flight software delivery across the full lifecycle from requirements to operations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, MBSE and DOORS usage, and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams within a fast-moving space environment. Remote work available with occasional travel.