Satellite System Integration and Test 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. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Satellite System Integration and Test (SEIT) Engineer to develop solutions for satellite integration and test. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

Position Responsibilities:

The Systems Engineer (SEIT/SWIL) will serve as the primary internal owner of Airbus U.S.'s satellite digital twin, supporting software-, subsystem-, and system-level verification and validation. The engineer will operate, maintain, and enhance the digital twin environment and coordinate with the subcontractor for updates, fixes, and capability improvements. They will also develop TCL-based tests to exercise and validate system behaviors within existing SWIL workflows.

This role ensures the digital twin is effectively integrated into SWIL test activities and that simulation results remain aligned with system performance and verification needs. The engineer will execute moderate to complex assignments with increasing autonomy under the Systems Engineering Manager and senior technical leadership.

Digital Twin Ownership & Development - 60%

• Operate, maintain, and enhance the satellite digital twin environment.
• Coordinate with the subcontractor for bug fixes, updates, performance improvements, and capability enhancements.
• Develop and maintain TCL-based tests that exercise and validate system behaviors using the SWIL digital twin.
• Ensure simulation results accurately reflect expected system behavior and verification objectives.
• Analyze digital twin outputs and support troubleshooting of discrepancies between simulated and observed system performance.
• Document digital twin workflows, interfaces, and internal usage guidance for engineering teams.

Satellite Functional Verification & Validation - 40%

• Support software-, subsystem-, and system-level verification and validation activities.
• Develop verification plans, test procedures, and test approaches that incorporate simulation-based methods.
• Execute SWIL test sessions leveraging the digital twin and contribute to validation readiness activities.
• Perform data analysis, identify anomalies, and support root-cause investigations.
• Participate in cross-functional planning and coordination across engineering disciplines to ensure simulation and test alignment.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

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

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 1 year with a Master's degree.
• Experience supporting modeling, simulation, or software-intensive aerospace systems across design, integration, verification, or test phases.
• Experience developing automated test scripts for verification or simulation-based workflows.
• Experience operating or maintaining complex toolchains or simulation environments developed by external partners or subcontractors.
• Experience supporting software-, subsystem-, or system-level verification and validation activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Ability to operate, debug, and enhance simulation workflows and system-behavior models.
• Familiarity with SWIL concepts, simulation-driven testing, or software-in-the-loop verification.
• Strong analytical skills, including evaluating simulation results and diagnosing model/test discrepancies.
• Proficiency with systems engineering processes such as requirements decomposition, verification planning, and traceability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and subcontractor developers.
• Ability to handle moderate to complex technical assignments with increasing autonomy.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to take ownership of a technical product or workflow.

Preferred Technical Experience:

• Experience developing automated test scripts in TCL or similar scripting languages used for command-and-control or simulation-driven testing.
• Experience working with digital twins, system behavior models, or modeling and simulation (M&S) tools in an aerospace or software-intensive environment.
• Experience with modeling or simulation development in C++, MATLAB, or Simulink, particularly for representing system behavior or validating algorithmic logic.
• Experience integrating simulation outputs into verification workflows or using simulation to support system-level analysis.
• Experience evaluating or improving simulation fidelity, performance, or behavioral accuracy.

Preferred Test Engineering Capabilities:

• Experience conducting software-in-the-loop (SWIL) test sessions or simulation-based validation activities.
• Experience contributing to verification matrices, simulation use cases, or validation scenario development.
• Strong troubleshooting skills applicable to simulated environments, including root-cause analysis across software and model interfaces.

Professional Skills:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with increasing autonomy in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong initiative and consistent record of delivering high-quality results.

Professional & Leadership Attributes:

• Ability to take technical ownership of a tool or workflow and guide its evolution.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with subcontractor development teams and internal engineering groups.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and readiness to take on increasing levels of responsibility as program needs evolve.

Travel Required:

• Periodic travel (less than 10%) 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.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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