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Working at Airbus

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Become a founding member of the new Connectivity Design Hub at Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Manching, Germany. As a Senior Comms Engineer/Architect/Lead, you will lead end-to-end development of connectivity systems for advanced air power products under a permanent, full-time contract with a 35-hour work week and mobile working options. Fluency in English and German (C1 Level) is required.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Communications, Aerospace, or Software Engineering (or comparable studies).
  • At least 3 years of professional experience.
  • Experience in Connectivity Systems such as Satcom, and in System Design and Development.
  • Fluent in English and German (C1 Level).

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Systems Engineering: Define and design connectivity architecture, manage requirement definition, validation, and traceability across L1/L2/L3 levels.
  • Technical Development: Support system test activities and interface definitions for interfacing systems and equipment.
  • Procurement & Strategy: Drive supplier selection, RFP and RFI generation, and align with domain connectivity strategy.
  • Customer Collaboration: Support customer meetings and top-level requirements generation.
  • Potential transition routes: People from systems engineering or aerospace design roles may bring strong technical foundations and architectural skills, alongside meeting the required communication and design experience.

Job description

Job Description:

Be a Founding Member of our New Connectivity Design Hub in Manching

Help us build the "Manching Footprint" of Connectivity & Comms. We are looking for a Senior Comms Engineer/Architect/Lead who thrives in "Brand New" environments. Based in our new Manching Design Office, you will take the lead on end-to-end development-from first concept to final qualification of all Connectivity Systems such as Tactical Datalinks (as but not only L-16), Comms Managers, IFDL, IVDL, CCAs C2 links for Air Power products such as Fighters, FCAS, CCAs, MuT, A400M...

Why this is different: This is the birth of our "Manching Team." You have the rare chance to bridge two worlds: the deep, established expertise of our Connectivity domain and the fresh, high-stakes opportunities emerging from new programs in Manching. You aren't just joining a legacy; you are scaling it into a new big team full of professional opportunities.

However, for all that, we need a skilful professional with proven knowledge in (some of) Systems Engineering or Connectivity, Tactical DataLinks, Satcom, Architectures definition, ready to be fully empowered and taking ownership of all Integration and Design Activities always paying attention to the future by means of innovation and R&T.

The Reward: A clear development path in a high-visibility, innovative discipline reporting directly to the HO Domain.

Ready for the challenge?

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Our Benefits for You

  • Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
  • Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
  • Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
  • Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
  • Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Definition and Design of the Connectivity architecture
  • Support Customer (German mainly) meetings, Top Level requirements generation
  • Alignment with Domain Connectivity Strategy considering National Programs specific requirements
  • Suppliers Selection, RFP and RFI generation and analysis together with Procurement
  • L1/L2/L3 Requirement definition and validation
  • Support interface definition of interfacing systems and equipment
  • Ensure requirement traceability and coverage
  • Support L2/L3 system test activity

Desired Skills and Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Communications/Aerospace-/Software Engineering or comparable studies
  • At least 3 years of professional experience
  • Experience in Connectivity Systems such as Satcom
  • Experience in System Design and Development
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, showing a great team spirit
  • Fluent in English and German (C1 Level)

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sub-system development

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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Airbus

Connectivity Design Hub Engineer

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Attractive remuneration

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