Senior Systems Software Architect for Space & Satellites (Remote)

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Fellow (Systems Software Architect) to lead flight software development for satellite programs.

You will guide requirements, architecture trades, verification planning, and program reviews while fostering technical growth and rigorous engineering practices across the team. This senior role involves cross-functional leadership, MBSE, and occasional travel, with fully remote opportunities across the United States and preferred sites in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• 25+ years of aerospace software systems experience; from concept to mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for flight software projects across satellite programs.
• Lead requirements, architecture development, and verification for complex aerospace systems.
• Guide program reviews, risk management, and cost/schedule targets.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster engineering rigor and process improvements.

Skills

Flight software

Systems architecture

Program leadership

Model-based systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Fellow (Systems Software Architect) to lead flight software development for satellite programs.

You will guide requirements, architecture trades, verification planning, and program reviews while fostering technical growth and rigorous engineering practices across the team. This senior role involves cross-functional leadership, MBSE, and occasional travel, with fully remote opportunities across the United States and preferred sites in