Sr Manager - Platform Avionics

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); Remote; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a Platform Avionics Sr.

Manager to lead the Hardware Team responsible for the full lifecycle of avionics development—from requirements to on-orbit operations. The role requires expertise in satellite avionics, attitude control, data handling, and RF subsystems, with a focus on program execution and cross-functional leadership. The candidate will drive systems architecture inputs for Arrow satellite platform development, supervise design trades, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related scientific areas.
• Master's degree in STEM or related scientific areas preferred.
• 20+ years with Bachelor's or 18 years with Master's.
• Proven track record in aerospace hardware development and leadership.
• Experience managing multiple multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Platform Avionics Hardware Team, overseeing program execution, development, qualification, verification and operations.
• Support Systems Architecture for Arrow satellite platform development, including requirements flowdown and system trades.
• Drive cross-functional planning, coordination and execution; mentor engineers and grow the team.
• Provide autonomous solutions to complex problems under the Platform Avionics Director; manage projects and SME responsibilities.

Skills

Aerospace hardware

Leadership

Systems engineering

Multidisciplinary teams

Satellite systems

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM (preferred)

Job description

Position work location: Merritt Island, FL. Fully remote candidates located within the U.S. will also be considered.

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Platform Avionics Sr. Manager to design, analyze, and test new satellite and aerospace systems. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong leadership in aerospace programs to the team.

Position Responsibilities:

The Platform Avionics Sr. Manager's primary responsibility will be leading the Avionics Hardware Team. This team will be involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition, design, qualification, verification and operations. Being at the cutting edge of space technology, we need someone who is eager to learn, grow, and take on new and potentially unfamiliar challenges. There is no shortage of fascinating problems to solve.

The Platform Avionics Sr. Manager will provide autonomous solutions of complex problems, through direct work and delegation, under the leadership of the Platform Avionics Director. The Platform Avionics Sr. Manager will have project and subject matter responsibility and authority.

Platform Avionics Hardware Team Leadership - 75%

• Lead of the Platform Avionics Hardware Team, with a focus on program execution, technology development, personnel growth, process development, and cross-functional coordination.
• Specific groups and activities falling under this department include:
  • Responsible Engineers for Avionics Equipment, including attitude control sensors, actuators, command and data handling, and RF equipment.
  • Design definition, development, and qualification.
  • Non-conformance management, production support, test support, and on-orbit troubleshooting.
  • Supplier development and source selection.

Systems Architecture Development - 15%

• Support Systems Architecture team for Arrow satellite platform development. Responsibilities include:
  • Avionics architecture inputs supporting overall system, program, and mission requirements.
  • Support requirements development – initial definition, decomposition and flowdown, management.
  • System design and trade studies – high level concept trades to support subsequent detail design.
• Ability to drive multiple design activities (programs or mission).
• Lead cross-functional teams in planning, coordination, and task execution, reporting to External Customers and Internal Program Managers.
• Grows and develops the Avionics Systems Architecture tools, processes, and methods for Airbus U.S.

Additional Responsibilities 10%

• Perform all the necessary systems engineering activities to build, to maintain and to evolve the Airbus spacecraft products and execute development roadmaps.
• Provide input for new business capture including proposals and Basis of Estimates.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.

Desired Experience:

• A minimum of 20 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 18 years with a Master's degree.
• Proven track-record of working with aerospace HW, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs through detailed design, development, manufacture, qualification, integration, test, deployment, and operations.
• Proven track-record of managing people and multiple multi-disciplinary teams.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Proficiency with the overall satellite system development process along with specific knowledge of the hardware development processes and techniques.
• Experience with spacecraft avionics subsystem design and development, including attitude control, data handling, and RF subsystems.
• Expertise in elements of space mission designs and architectures– including satellite systems, flight operations, mission CONOPS, user interfaces, etc.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner effectively across multiple levels.
• Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving and complex/technical environment.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Travel Required:

• Periodic travel (less than 20%) to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies.
• Occasional International travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts.

Eligibility:

• US Citizenship is required.

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance.
• Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
• Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces.

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

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Company Website:

www.airbusus.com