Platform Avionics Director

Job overview

The Platform Avionics Director role is onsite in Merritt Island, FL. Compensation is not specified. Airbus U.S. Space & Defense develops solutions for U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence missions; this role leads its Platform Avionics Department. The director provides technical and organizational leadership across avionics development, from requirements definition through design, qualification, verification, and operations. The role also supports Arrow satellite platform architecture and coordinates cross-functional design work.

What you'll do

• Lead the Platform Avionics Department, focusing on program execution, capability development, personnel growth, process development, and cross-functional coordination
• oversee groups covering flight software, guidance, navigation and control, command and data handling, and simulators
• support Arrow satellite platform architecture, requirements development, system design, and trade studies
• lead cross-functional planning and task execution
• develop avionics architecture tools, processes, and methods.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

platform avionics director

merritt island fl

airbus u.s. space & defense

satellite systems

avionics

flight software

guidance navigation and control

command and data handling

systems architecture

department leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting mentions competitive compensation, employee benefits, and career growth, without specifying benefit details.

Why this role

The posting allocates 75% of the role to Platform Avionics team leadership and 15% to systems architecture development.

About the employer

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.