Senior Project Engineer

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. Space and Defense, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to support the development of an advanced Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in a competitive, multi-partner environment. Candidates must have a strong engineering background and experience in aerospace programs. As a Project Engineer on this uncrewed aircraft system, you will work with an international team of Airbus engineers and collaborate with multiple partners to ensure seamless functionality. This role requires a technically proficient and highly collaborative professional to lead the integration of system components while serving as the technical representative on the proposal team. You will ensure all technical aspects align with program requirements, stakeholder expectations, and the broader defense industry landscape. Additionally, you will help synchronize project schedules, assist in management of proposal pricing, and drive continuous improvement while fostering innovation in UAS technologies and engineering practices.

Project Engineering 50%

• Perform duties as described by the Program Manager and Director of Engineering
• Lead and coordinate technical development efforts across multiple industry and government partners.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure integration of mission-critical technologies, including avionics, sensors, communications, and propulsion systems.
• Manage system architecture, trade studies, and risk assessments to optimize performance, cost, and schedule.
• Conduct design reviews, verification and validation (V&V), and test planning to meet DoD/UAS program requirements.
• Track and manage technical baselines, compliance matrices, and performance specifications.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, software, and flight test engineers.
• Manage risk, cost, and schedule trade-offs in a competitive development environment.
• Coordinate efforts with industry partners, subcontractors, and government stakeholders to align technical roadmaps.

Proposal Support & Competitive Strategy 25%

• Act as the technical lead for the proposal team, ensuring engineering solutions align with the capture strategy and customer needs.
• Develop technical volumes, white papers, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with business development, finance, and program management teams to ensure technical feasibility aligns with cost and schedule constraints.
• Support proposal reviews, red teams, and customer engagements with clear and compelling technical justifications.
• Identify key discriminators and value propositions to enhance the program's competitive positioning.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies to enhance system capabilities.
• Provide expertise in UAS payload integration, autonomy, communications, and survivability in contested environments.
• Serve as a technical advisor to leadership and government customers on engineering decisions.

General Engineering Support 25%

• Provide expertise in UAS payload integration, autonomy, communications, and survivability in contested environments.
• Serve as a technical advisor to leadership and government customers on engineering decisions.
• Lead and coordinate system architecture, requirements development, and technical integration for UAS platforms.
• Ensure compliance wit