Mechanical Engineer - Assembly and Launch - AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

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:

The AI&T Engineer will be responsible for understanding and maturing the Ground Support Equipment GSE), selection of GSE, managing GSE vendors, networking of GSE, and maintaining GSE configuration control. They will work closely with test designers, suppliers, and affiliates utilizing similar GSE.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary (65%)

• Work with satellite design and AI&T teams on common specifications for both
• Mechanical and Electrical GSE
• Leverage the heritage and new satellites base design, including network topology
• Collaborate with affiliates using similar architecture to ensure compatibility as needed, including production and development
• Work directly with GSE vendors to manage completion of detailed designs
• Sign-off and attend vendor design reviews
• Support and/or perform integration, verification, and validation of automated test scripts as they are deployed to the manufacturing test stations
• Conduct detailed troubleshooting of tests.
• Work with hardware designers to understand implications of hardware behavior and correct tolerancing in scripts
• Manage and assist the hook-up and check-out of GSE
• Maintain configuration control of GSE Hardware and Software
• Collaborate on Software in the Loop and Hardware In the Loop projects which may draw from similar architectures
• Support the development of launch integration CONOPS
• Provide GSE training to launch technicians and engineers, as needed to support the mission requirements
• Report and investigate non-conformances identified during integration and test activities
• Participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities.

Secondary (25%)

• Support the evolution of the ARROW product development roadmap: includes design and testing adjustments, schedule, and cost targets aligned with future business capture strategies.

Additional Responsibilities (10%)

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas or combination of education and experience. Prefer Electrical Engineering background.
• Preferred: Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas or combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 1 years of experience with a Master's degree in satellite integration and test (I&T) engineering and/or related domains
• A minimum of two years of experience with GSE highly desired
• Relevant aerospace experience with GSE
• Manufacturing experience highly desirable
• Experience with Satellite Command and Control is a plus
• Satellite test experience
• Experience working with satellite systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs through detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, launch, and early orbit operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Proficiency with various I&T engineering tools and processes
• Knowledge of Alignment Measurement methodology: Scanning, Photogrammetry, Laser Trackers.
• Knowledge of "hardware in the loop" and "software in the loop" test beds
• Knowledge of satellite command and data handling, telemetry and telecommand
• Controls engineering knowledge, comfortable with block diagrams
• Familiarity with elements of space mission architectures extending beyond the satellite platform - including launch, flight operations, mission CONOPS, user interfaces is a plus
• Communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner across multiple levels.
• Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving and complex/technical environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Excellent listening, comprehension & interpersonal skills as responsible for daily communication via email and phone calls required.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication (verbal/writing), and presentation skills.

Location(s):

• Significant presence (90%) in Cape Canaveral, FL to work alongside Airbus US-Florida engineering staff
• Travel to launch base (10%) to support launch integration operations
• Occasional travel to Washington, DC area to coordinate with and represent to various customers and mission partners
• Occasional International travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts

Eligibility:

• US citizenship is required

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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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