Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Software & Functional Avionics IPT Fellow
US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expAirbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. offers advanced solutions for U.S. defense and space requirements. The Software & Functional Avionics IPT Fellow is responsible for leading avionics and embedded flight software development, driving program execution, and providing technical leadership within the ARROW450 platform.
InfrastructureMilitarySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead avionics and embedded flight software development and integration of satellite programs
Daily briefings to customers and executive leadership
Drive program execution through the full project lifecycle, from requirement development, architecture development and trades, specification development, requirements verification, compliance assessment, and operations
Leadership of design reviews, engineering review boards, technical planning, system integration, and risk and opportunity management
Provide technical growth of Airbus U.S. by mentoring junior staff members, developing processes and procedures, and building engineering rigor into the culture of the company
Support the Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap including technology insertion, schedule, and cost targets aligned for future business captures
Support the definition of spacecraft customization process for customer mission needs
Perform all the necessary systems engineering activities to build, maintain, and evolve the Airbus spacecraft products
Promote and optimize cost savings by reuse of the heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructures in the pursuit of various constellation prospects
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas
A minimum of 25 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 20 years with a Master's degree
Proven track-record of working with aerospace hardware and/or software systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs thru detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations
Subject matter expert in several elements of space mission architectures extending beyond the satellite platform - including launch, flight operations, mission CONOPS, user interfaces, etc
Experience with systems architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, and requirements verification and validation (System Specifications, Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrices)
Understanding of model-based systems engineering practices and tools
Experience leading and/or performing analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance or other specialties engineering disciplines
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
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance
Preferred
Masters in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation and superior employee benefits
Commitment to fostering individual career growth
Company
Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.
Airbus US Space & Defense is a trusted U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Robert Geckle
Chairman and CEO
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