Senior Electrical Engineer - Subsystem

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer - Subsystem (Contract)

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

As a Senior Electrical Subsystem Engineer at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, you will play a critical leadership role within the Electrical Manufacturing Engineering team, providing deep technical expertise and ownership of satellite electrical subsystems. Your primary focus will include the integration, test definition, execution, and continuous improvement of subsystems such as Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Data Handling Systems (DHS), Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS), Radio Frequency (RF) Systems, and the Test Environment.

You will serve as a key technical liaison across cross‑functional teams and act as a mentor to junior engineers, ensuring subsystem performance, quality, and reliability across Airbus' satellite programs.

Responsibilities Test Script Development & Debugging

• Lead the definition to validate test scripts for one or more satellite electrical subsystems (EPS, DHS, AOCS, RF).
• Support diagnosing and resolving complex issues during integration and test campaigns.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to enhance automation, test coverage, and debugging efficiency.
• Guide junior engineers in script validation and troubleshooting methodologies.

Subsystem Control & Integration

• Take ownership of subsystem integration activities, ensuring compatibility and performance across spacecraft systems.
• Monitor subsystem performance and lead investigations to resolve discrepancies during testing and integration.
• Lead test campaigns, ensuring rigorous adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and program timelines.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and Test Engineers to align subsystem development with overall satellite design.
• Provide leadership in the creation and execution of verification and validation plans.
• Analyze test data to assess performance trends and drive continuous design optimization.

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

• Drive improvements in test protocols, test infrastructure, and subsystem documentation across the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of processes to increase efficiency, reliability, and traceability.
• Stay current with emerging industry technologies and practices relevant to satellite electrical subsystems.
• Provide mentorship and technical direction to less experienced engineers.

Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Certification(s)

• None required.

Experience

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in electrical subsystem engineering within satellite or aerospace environments.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more satellite subsystems: EPS, DHS, AOCS, RF, or test environments.
• Proven success in developing and executing test scripts, debugging hardware/software systems, and supporting subsystem integration and test campaigns.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring within engineering teams.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities Electrical Subsystems Expertise

• Deep knowledge of satellite electrical subsystems, including power systems, data handling, attitude/orbit control, RF systems, and associated ground support environments.
• Familiarity with satellite‑level system integration and subsystem‑level failure analysis.

Testing & Debugging

• Expertise…