Principal Engineer - LSI

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 engineer to develop solutions for new satellite systems and their integration to space launch vehicles. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

Position Responsibilities:

The Principal LSI Engineer is part of the Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) team that is responsible for leading efforts required to ensure that all the interfaces between our satellites and the launch vehicles they fly on are compatible. Although a large part of their focus is on launch requirements and interfaces, there is a heavy logistical and coordination component inherent in the filling this role. This engineer will be involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition through 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 Principal Launch Systems Integration Engineer reports to the ATLO Launch Manager and will be responsible for leading complex assignments related to Launch Mission Engineering (range safety engineering, launch interfaces, launch requirements verification, launch campaign execution, etc.).

Launch Integration and Analysis 75%

• Lead launch mission engineering activities for Airbus spacecraft platforms, including ARROW
• Lead analysis, design, and/or develop launch interfaces and requirements, to include:
  • Mechanical interfaces to the launch vehicle
  • Electrical interfaces and umbilical connections
  • Space Vehicle separation systems
  • Launch site processing, including transportation and SV tests
  • Range safety assessments and hazard analysis.
• Ensure SV design requirements are consistent with launch vehicle flow-down
• Develop and manage launch vehicle interface documentation
• Lead the launch requirements verification planning and execution, including collection and exchange of verification artifacts.
• Lead cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities.
• Lead the systems safety analysis of satellite bus and dispenser hardware and prepare range safety documentation.
• Lead requirements definition, design, and development efforts for launch site electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) to meet program-specific or product line needs.
• Chair technical exchange meetings with customers, launch services providers and/or dispenser vendors.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop solutions to launch vehicle interface challenges.
• Lead launch campaign logistics and launch processing execution planning efforts.

Roadmap Development 15%

• Support Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap: includes design adjustments, schedule, and cost targets aligned for future business captures.
• Lead the definition of the launch operations customization process for customer mission needs.

Additional Responsibilities 10%

• Perform all the necessary launch system engineering activities to build, to maintain and to evolve the Airbus spacecraft products.
• Promote and optimize cost savings by reuse of the herita